Management of Hemorrhoids with Doppler-Guided Hemorrhoidal Artery Ligation

Abstract

Background: An innovative therapy for symptomatic hemorrhoids has been recently proposed it relies on the reduction of hemorrhoidal vascular flow by suturing hemorrhoidal arteries, which are previously located by means of an ultrasound transducer. Objective: To evaluate retrospectively the outcome of Doppler-guided hemorrhoidal artery ligation in the management of symptomatic hemorrhoids. Patients and Methods: Aretrospective study. The study conducted in Ain Shams University Hosptial (El Demerdash) under supervision of these supervisors. Study period: Six months. Results: In our series, the HAL technique has achieved complete control of symptoms in 93.3 % of patients after six-monthes follow-up. Conclusion: Hemorrhoid ligation with mucopexy is a simple, safe and cost-effective ambulatory treatment for the patients of symptomatic hemorrhoids. It can be performed on an outpatient or day care basis on all grades of hemorrhoids to control bleeding and prolapsing hemorrhoids. Overall the results of hemorrhoid ligation and mucopexy were satisfactory with good control of patients complains