Hemorrhoids: which is the best therapeutic option?

Authors

  • Ketan Vagholkar Department of Surgery, D.Y. Patil University School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3824-0531
  • Shreyas Chawathey Department of Surgery, D.Y. Patil University School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Shantanu Shekhar Department of Surgery, D.Y. Patil University School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Suvarna Vagholkar Department of Surgery, D.Y. Patil University School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20182996

Keywords:

Haemorrhoids, Non-operative Piles, Pathology, Surgical, Treatment

Abstract

Hemorrhoids are one of the commonest of rectal diseases seen all across the globe. Constipation and bleeding are the main symptoms associated with this condition. The condition maybe associated with an underlying carcinoma as well. Understanding the pathophysiology will enable the surgeon to determine the best therapeutic option for this condition. A brief review of clinical evaluation and treatment options is presented in this paper.

Author Biography

Suvarna Vagholkar, Department of Surgery, D.Y. Patil University School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

 

 

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2018-07-24

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