Diseases of the colon and rectum
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Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Comparison of hemorrhoidal treatment modalities. A meta-analysis.
The purpose of this study was to assess whether any method of hemorrhoid therapy has been shown to be superior in randomized, controlled trials. ⋯ Rubber band ligation is recommended as the initial mode of therapy for Grades 1 to 3 hemorrhoids. Although hemorrhoidectomy showed better response rates, it is associated with more complications and pain than rubber band ligation, thus should be reserved for patients who fail to respond to rubber band ligation.