Hemorrhoidal Artery Ligation for the Treatment of Grade II-III Hemorrhoids: Is it Worth the Use of Doppler Guide in Long-Term Follow-Up?: A Single-Center Cohort Study
Abstract:Background:
Hemorrhoidal artery ligation (HAL) may reduce postoperative pain and complications and shorten patients’ recovery when compared to standard hemorrhoidectomy. It is unclear if the Doppler guide (DG) is useful in reducing recurrence risk.
Objective:
To compare two groups of patients (treated with DG-HAL or HAL) in terms of recurrence risk and patients’ satisfaction grade.
Methods:
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