Haemorrhoids
Conditions
Brief summary
Prospective observational study to evaluate the impact of Recto-Anal-Repair (a technique of ultrasound guided haemorrhoidal ligation) in the treatment of stage III/IV haemorrhoidal disease.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Stage III or IV hemorrhoidal disease (Appendix A) * Patient age 18-80 years old * Patient fit for general or local anesthesia * No prior surgical treatment for hemorrhoidal disease * No prior surgical treatment for anorectal sepsis * Signed informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Stage I or II hemorrhoidal disease (Appendix A) * Patient unfit for surgery * Clotting disorders * Anal or colorectal malignancy * Secondary hemorrhoidal disease * Pregnancy * Unwilling or unable to sign informed consent
Countries
Austria