| Literature DB >> 22379400 |
Caroline Sanchez1, Bertram T Chinn.
Abstract
Hemorrhoid disease is the most common reason patients seek evaluation by a colon and rectal surgeon. The majority of hemorrhoids can be managed nonoperatively with medical management or office-based procedures. The authors review the anatomy, pathophysiology, presentation, and management of hemorrhoids.Entities:
Keywords: Hemorrhoids; bleeding; ligation; medical management; prolapse; thrombosis
Year: 2011 PMID: 22379400 PMCID: PMC3140328 DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1272818
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Colon Rectal Surg ISSN: 1530-9681