Rubber band ligation of internal hemorrhoids remains one of the most effective modes of treating internal hemorrhoids in the ambulatory care setting. Unfortunately most primary care physicians and gastroenterologists have not been trained in this modality. A referral to a surgeon often creates anxiety in patients about the potential for surgical intervention. Furthermore 98% with [...]
Aside from colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, rectal bleeding is one of the most common indications for referral of patients for colonoscopy. In the vast majority of these cases the source of bleeding is typically internal hemorrhoids. However once a diagnosis is rendered by the gastroenterologist, the management of internal hemorrhoids with topical creams is typically [...]
Effective Treatment of Hemorrhoids in GI Practice Internal hemorrhoids are one of the most common causes of rectal complaints and bleeding in medical practice. In spite of conservative management and topical creams, often patients tend to have recurrent symptoms. Although many patients are referred to surgeons, 98% of internal hemorrhoids can be readily treated in the [...]