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Pros and Contras of Outpatient Treatments for Hemorrhoids

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Hemorrhoids

Part of the book series: Coloproctology ((COLOPROCT,volume 2))

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In this chapter, we consider the literature regarding different modalities of lifestyle modifications, oral medications, and topical applications in the treatment of early-stage hemorrhoids. We also examine the advantages and disadvantages of available outpatient office procedures, including rubber band ligation, injection sclerotherapy, electrotherapy, infrared coagulation, and other therapies.

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  1. Department of Colorectal Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore

    Emile Kwong-Wei Tan, Jia Lin Ng & Choong-Leong Tang

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  1. Proctology Unit, University Hospital “A. Gemelli”, Catholic University, Rome, Italy

    Carlo Ratto

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    Angelo Parello

  3. Proctology Unit, University Hospital “A. Gemelli”, Catholic University, Rome, Italy

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Tan, E.KW., Ng, J.L., Tang, CL. (2018). Pros and Contras of Outpatient Treatments for Hemorrhoids. In: Ratto, C., Parello, A., Litta, F. (eds) Hemorrhoids. Coloproctology, vol 2. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-53357-5_15

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