Review
doi: 10.1136/bmj.39465.674745.80.
Management of haemorrhoids
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- DOI: 10.1136/bmj.39465.674745.80
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Management of haemorrhoids
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Figures
Fig 1 Suggested algorithm for management of haemorrhoids (dotted arrows indicate failure of initial treatment)
Fig 2 Usual position of haemorrhoids when patient is in supine position with legs in stirrups
Fig 3 Rubber band ligation. Suction banding equipment used for applying rubber bands to haemorrhoids
Fig 4 Rubber band ligation of two haemorrhoids. Care must be taken when applying rubber bands to avoid including sensitive skin (below the dentate line) in a band
Fig 5 Large symptomatic haemorrhoid in the left lateral position that has not responded to outpatient treatment and is suitable for haemorrhoidectomy
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Management of haemorrhoids: Symptoms govern treatment.BMJ. 2008 Mar 1;336(7642):461. doi: 10.1136/bmj.39500.442384.1F. BMJ. 2008. PMID: 18309968 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
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