Abstract
Hemorrhoids are a common cause of rectal bleeding with a prevalence of 4 to 40% worldwide, varying in different geographical locations. The current treatment modality for 3rd degree hemorrhoids includes hemorrhoidectomy, but newer methods like rubber band ligation are rapidly gaining popularity. The purpose of our review was to establish if rubber band ligation can replace the traditional hemorrhoidectomy for the treatment of 3rd degree hemorrhoids.All databases were searched for relevant studies. A total of sixteen studies were included in the review. Current national and international literature points out that the results of rubber band ligation are comparable to hemorrhoidectomy and there are lesser complications associated with rubber band ligation.Reviewing the current recommendations, results, evidence and literature, our study recommends rubber band ligation as the treatment of choice for 3rd degree hemorrhoids.
Ali Mohammad Khatri, Ghani Haider, Aliya Hasnain, Muhammad Umer Ahmed, Wajahat Hussain Wasty, Aruna P .Dawani. (2016) Can rubber band ligation replace hemorrhoidectomy as a treatment of choice for 3rd degree hemorrhoids: A review, The Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry, Volume-5, Issue-1.
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