Novel endoscopic delivery modality of infrared coagulation therapy for internal hemorrhoids

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Authors

Elisabeth C. McLemore · University of California, San Diego

Rudra Rai · Johns Hopkins University

Junaid Siddiqui · St. David's Round Rock Medical Center

Patrick Basu

Mousab Tabbaa · Westlake Health Center

Michael S. Epstein · Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Abstract

Endoscopic IRC provides improved visibility and efficiency, allowing simultaneous treatment of symptomatic internal hemorrhoids at the time of lower endoscopy. Patients experienced significant improvement in their symptoms after a single session of endoscopic IRC. There are a variety of additional endoscopic IRC therapeutic utilities: endoscopic management of angiodysplasia, inflammation, hemostasis, and NOTES applications.

Topics & Keywords

Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments Diverticular Disease and Complications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy

Volume 26, Issue 11, pp. 3082-3087

DOI: 10.1007/s00464-012-2325-1

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