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Khosrovaninéjad C, Marchal P, Daligaux S, Blaustein M, Martane G, Bodiou Ch. [Submucosal hemorrhoidectomy Parks technique: prospective study of 327 patients.] J Chir (Paris). 2008 Jan-Feb;145(1):37-41. French.

Knight JS, Senapati A, Lamparelli MJ. National UK audit of procedure for prolapsing haemorrhoids on behalf of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland. Colorectal Dis. 2008 Jun;10(5):440-5.

Stolfi VM, Sileri P, Micossi C, Carbonaro I, Venza M, Gentileschi P, Rossi P, Falchetti A, Gaspari A. Treatment of Hemorrhoids in Day Surgery: Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy vs Milligan-Morgan Hemorrhoidectomy. J Gastrointest Surg. 2008 May;12(5):795-801.

Bona S, Battafarano F, Fumagalli Romario U, Zago M, Rosati R. Stapled Anopexy: Postoperative Course and Functional Outcome in 400 Patients. Dis Colon Rectum. 2008 Feb 26.

Gerjy R, Lindhoff-Larson A, Nyström PO. Grade of prolapse and symptoms of haemorrhoids are poorly correlated: result of a classification algorithm in 270 patients. Colorectal Dis. 2008 Feb 21.

Yuksel BC, Armagan H, Berkem H, Yildiz Y, Ozel H, Hengirmen S. Conservative management of hemorrhoids: a comparison of venotonic flavonoid micronized purified flavonoid fraction (MPFF) and sclerotherapy. Surg Today. 2008;38(2):123-9.

Altomare DF, Milito G, Andreoli R, Arcanà F, Tricomi N, Salafia C, Segre D, Pecorella G, Pulvirenti d'Urso A, Cracco N, Giovanardi G, Romano G; on behalf of the Ligasure™ for Hemorrhoids Study Group. Ligasuretrade mark Precise vs. Conventional Diathermy for Milligan-Morgan Hemorrhoidectomy: A Prospective, Randomized, Multicenter Trial. Dis Colon Rectum. 2008 May;51(5):514-519.

Faucheron JL, Gangner Y. Doppler-Guided Hemorrhoidal Artery Ligation for the Treatment of Symptomatic Hemorrhoids: Early and Three-Year Follow-up Results in 100 Consecutive Patients. Dis Colon Rectum. 2008 Jan 25.

Wang LT, Wu CC, Hsiao CW, Feng CC, Jao SW. A modified ferguson hemorrhoidectomy for circumferential prolapsed hemorrhoids with skin tags. Dis Colon Rectum. 2008 Apr;51(4):456-61.

Raahave D, Jepsen LV, Pedersen IK. Primary and repeated stapled hemorrhoidopexy for prolapsing hemorrhoids: follow-up to five years. Dis Colon Rectum. 2008 Mar;51(3):334-41.

Boccasanta P, Venturi M, Calabro G, Maciocco M, Roviaro GC. Stapled transanal rectal resection in solitary rectal ulcer associated with prolapse of the rectum: a prospective study. Dis Colon Rectum. 2008 Mar;51(3):348-54.

Shao WJ, Li GC, Zhang ZH, Yang BL, Sun GD, Chen YQ. Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing stapled haemorrhoidopexy with conventional haemorrhoidectomy. Br J Surg. 2008 Feb;95(2):147-60. Review.

Ala S, Saeedi M, Eshghi F, Mirzabeygi P. Topical metronidazole can reduce pain after surgery and pain on defecation in postoperative hemorrhoidectomy. Dis Colon Rectum. 2008 Feb;51(2):235-8.

Shiau JM, Su HP, Chen HS, Hung KC, Lin SE, Tseng CC. Use of a topical anesthetic cream (EMLA) to reduce pain after hemorrhoidectomy. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2008 Jan-Feb;33(1):30-5.

Gupta PJ, Heda PS, Kalaskar S, Tamaskar VP. Topical sucralfate decreases pain after hemorrhoidectomy and improves healing: a randomized, blinded, controlled study. Dis Colon Rectum. 2008 Feb;51(2):231-4.

Chen CW, Kang JC, Wu CC, Hsiao CW, Jao SW. Modified Longo's stapled hemorrhoidopexy with additional traction sutures for the treatment of residual prolapsed piles. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2008 Mar;23(3):237-41.

Berczi V, Gopalan D, Cleveland TJ. Embolization of a hemorrhoid following 18 hours of life-threatening bleeding. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2008 Jan-Feb;31(1):183-5.

Paikos D, Gatopoulou A, Moschos J, Koulaouzidis A, Bhat S, Tzilves D, Soufleris K, Tragiannidis D, Katsos I, Tarpagos A. Banding hemorrhoids using the O'Regan disposable bander. Single center experience. J Gastrointestin Liver Dis. 2007 Jun;16(2):163-5.

Candela G, Varriale S, Di Libero L, Manetta F, Maschio A, Giordano M, Pizza A, Sciascia V, Napolitano S, Santini L.  The gold standard in the treatment of haemorrhoidal disease. Milligan-Mor-gan haemorrhoidectomy vs Longo mucoprolapsectomy: comparing techniques. Minerva Chir. 2007 Jun;62(3):151-159.

Ho YH, Buettner PG.  Open compared with closed haemorrhoidectomy: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Tech Coloproctol. 2007 Jun;11(2):135-43.

Zacharakis E, Kanellos D, Pramateftakis MG, Kanellos I, Angelopoulos S, Mantzoros I, Betsis D.  Long-term results after stapled haemorrhoidopexy for fourth-degree haemorrhoids: a prospective study with median follow-up of 6 years.
Tech Coloproctol. 2007 Jun;11(2):144-7;

Tjandra JJ, Tan JJ, Lim JF, Murray-Green C, Kennedy ML, Lubowski DZ.  Rectogesic (glyceryl trinitrate 0.2%) ointment relieves symptoms of haemorrhoids associated with high resting anal canal pressures. Colorectal Dis. 2007 Jun;9(5):457-63.

Martinsons A, Narbuts Z, Brunenieks I, Pavars M, Lebedkovs S, Gardovskis J.  A comparison of quality of life and postoperative results from combined PPH and conventional haemorrhoidectomy in different cases of haemorrhoidal disease.
Colorectal Dis. 2007 Jun;9(5):423-9.

Magrill D, Sekaran P.  Maimonides: an early but accurate view on the treatment of haemorrhoids. Postgrad Med J. 2007 May;83(979):352-4.

Ohana G, Myslovaty B, Ariche A, Dreznik Z, Koren R, Rath-Wolfson L.  Mid-term Results of Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy for Third- and Fourth-degree Hemorrhoids-Correlation with the Histological Features of the Resected Tissue. World J Surg. 2007 Jun;31(6):1338-44.

Slawik S, Kenefick N, Greenslade GL, Dixon AR.  A prospective evaluation of stapled haemorrhoidopexy/rectal mucosectomy in the management of 3rd and 4th degree haemorrhoids.
Colorectal Dis. 2007 May;9(4):352-6.  

McCloud JM, Doucas H, Scott AD, Jameson JS.  Delayed presentation of life-threatening perineal sepsis following stapled haemorrhoidectomy: a case report. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2007 Apr;89(3):301-2.

Tjandra JJ, Chan MK.  Systematic review on the procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids (stapled hemorrhoidopexy). Dis Colon Rectum. 2007 Jun;50(6):878-92.

Kekez T, Bulic K, Smudj D, Majerovic M. Is stapled hemorrhoidopexy safe for the male homosexual patient? Report of a case. Surg Today. 2007;37(4):335-7.

Tjandra JJ, Chan MK.  Systematic Review on the Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids (Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy).
Dis Colon Rectum. 2007 Mar 12;

Chauhan A, Thomas S, Bishnoi PK, Hadke NS. Randomized controlled trial to assess the role of raised anal pressures in the pathogenesis of symptomatic early hemorrhoids.
Dig Surg. 2007;24(1):28-32.

Pescatori M, Aigner F. Stapled transanal rectal mucosectomy ten years after. Tech Coloproctol. 2007 Mar;11(1):1-6.

Zaragoza C, Garcia Fadrique A, Castano S, Villalba R, Bruna Esteban M, Redondo Cano C. [Results of Longo's stapled hemorrhoidectomy in ambulatory surgery for grade III-IV hemorrhoids] Cir Esp. 2007 Mar;81(3):130-3. Spanish.  

Blouhos K, Vasiliadis K, Tsalis K, Botsios D, Vrakas X. Uncontrollable intra-abdominal bleeding necessitating low anterior resection of the rectum after stapled hemorrhoidopexy: report of a case.Surg Today. 2007;37(3):254-7.

Lomanto D, Katara AN. Stapled haemorrhoidopexy for prolapsed haemorrhoids: short- and long-term experience. Asian J Surg. 2007 Jan;30(1):29-33.

Berczi V, Gopalan D, Cleveland TJ. Embolization of a Hemorrhoid Following 18 Hours of Life-Threatening Bleeding. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2007 Feb 26;

Huang WS, Lin PY, Chin CC, Yeh CH, Hsieh CC, Chang TS, Wang JY. Stapled hemorrhoidopexy for prolapsed hemorrhoids in patients with liver cirrhosis; a preliminary outcome for 8-case experience. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2007 Mar 2;

Williams R, Kondylis L, Geisler D, Kondylis P. Stapled hemorrhoidopexy height as outcome indicator. Am J Surg. 2007 Mar;193(3):336-9; discussion 339-40.  

Cazemier M, Felt-Bersma RJ, Cuesta MA, Mulder CJ. Elastic band ligation of hemorrhoids: flexible gastroscope or rigid proctoscope? World J Gastroenterol. 2007 Jan 28;13(4):585-7.

Bozdag AD, Nazli O, Tansug T, Derici H, Deniz V. Special Anoscope for Easy Purse-string Suture Application in Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy. World J Surg. 2007 Mar;31(3):538-41.

Fueglistaler P, Guenin MO, Montali I, Kern B, Peterli R, von Flue M, Ackermann C. Long-term results after stapled hemorrhoidopexy: high patient satisfaction despite frequent postoperative symptoms.
Dis Colon Rectum. 2007 Feb;50(2):204-12.

Boccasanta P, Venturi M, Roviaro G. Stapled transanal rectal resection versus stapled anopexy in the cure of hemorrhoids associated with rectal prolapse. A randomized controlled trial. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2007 Mar;22(3):245-51.

Patti R, Almasio PL, Arcara M, Sparacello M, Termine S, Bonventre S, Di Vita G. Long-term manometric study of anal sphincter function after hemorrhoidectomy. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2007 Mar;22(3):253-7.

Angelone G, Giardiello C, Prota C. Stapled haemorrhoidopexy. Complications and 2-year follow-up. Chir Ital. 2006 Nov-Dec;58(6):753-60.

Fueglistaler P, Guenin MO, Montali I, Kern B, Peterli R, von Flue M, Ackermann C. Long-Term Results After Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy: High Patient Satisfaction Despite Frequent Postoperative Symptoms. Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 Dec 18;

Huang WS, Chin CC, Yeh CH, Lin PY, Wang JY. Randomized comparison between stapled hemorrhoidopexy and Ferguson hemorrhoidectomy for grade III hemorrhoids in Taiwan: a prospective study. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2006 Dec 14;

Touzin E, Hegge S, McKinley C. Early experience of stapled hemorrhoidectomy in a community hospital setting.
Can J Surg. 2006 Oct;49(5):316-20.

Haveran LA, Sturrock PR, Sun MY, McDade J, Singla S, Paterson CA, Counihan TC. Simple harmonic scalpel hemorrhoidectomy utilizing local anesthesia combined with intravenous sedation: a safe and rapid alternative to conventional hemorrhoidectomy.
Int J Colorectal Dis. 2006 Nov 22;

Tan KY, Sng KK, Tay KH, Lai JH, Eu KW. Randomized clinical trial of 0.2 per cent glyceryl trinitrate ointment for wound healing and pain reduction after open diathermy haemorrhoidectomy.
Br J Surg. 2006 Dec;93(12):1464-8.

Marques CF, Nahas SC, Nahas CS, Sobrado CW Jr, Habr-Gama A, Kiss DR. Early results of the treatment of internal hemorrhoid disease by infrared coagulation and elastic banding: a prospective randomized cross-over trial.
Tech Coloproctol. 2006 Dec;10(4):312-7.

Pigot F, Dao-Quang M, Castinel A, Juguet F, Bouchard D, Bockle J, Allaert FA. Low hemorrhoidopexy staple line does not improve results and increases risk for incontinence.
Tech Coloproctol. 2006 Dec;10(4):329-33.

Chik B, Law WL, Choi HK. Urinary retention after haemorrhoidectomy: Impact of stapled haemorrhoidectomy.
Asian J Surg. 2006 Oct;29(4):233-7.

Gupta PJ. Radioablation and suture fixation of advance grades of hemorrhoids. An effective alternative to staplers and Doppler guided ligation of hemorrhoids.
Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2006 Nov;98(10):740-746.

Fondran JC, Porter JA, Slezak FA. Inflammatory polyps: a cause of late bleeding in stapled hemorrhoidectomy.
Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 Dec;49(12):1910-3.

Gerjy R, Derwinger K, Nystrom PO. Perianal local block for stapled anopexy. Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 Dec;49(12):1914-21.

Ono T, Nakagawa H, Fukunari A, Hashimoto T, Komatsu H. Hemostatic action of OC-108, a novel agent for hemorrhoids, is associated with regional blood flow arrest induced by acute inflammation. J Pharmacol Sci. 2006 Nov;102(3):314-20.

Jayaraman S, Colquhoun PH, Malthaner RA. Stapled versus conventional surgery for hemorrhoids. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006 Oct 18;(4):CD005393.

Plocek MD, Kondylis LA, Duhan-Floyd N, Reilly JC, Geisler DP, Kondylis PD. Hemorrhoidopexy staple line height predicts return to work. Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 Dec;49(12):1905-9.

Pescatori M, Spyrou M, Cobellis L, Bottini C, Tessera G. The rectal pocket syndrome after stapled mucosectomy. Colorectal Dis. 2006 Nov;8(9):808-11.

McCloud JM, Jameson JS, Scott AN. Life-threatening sepsis following treatment for haemorrhoids: a systematic review.
Colorectal Dis. 2006 Nov;8(9):748-55. Review.

Boccasanta P, Venturi M, Roviaro G. Stapled transanal rectal resection versus stapled anopexy in the cure of hemorrhoids associated with rectal prolapse. A randomized controlled trial.
Int J Colorectal Dis. 2007 Mar;22(3):245-51.

Al-Mulhim AS, Ali AM, Al-Masuod N, Alwahidi A. Post hemorrhoidectomy pain. A randomized controlled trial.
Saudi Med J. 2006 Oct;27(10):1538-41.

Patti R, Almasio PL, Arcara M, Sammartano S, Romano P, Fede C, Di Vita G. Botulinum toxin vs. topical glyceryl trinitrate ointment for pain control in patients undergoing hemorrhoidectomy: a randomized trial. Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 Nov;49(11):1741-8.

Ho KS, Ho YH. Prospective randomized trial comparing stapled hemorrhoidopexy versus closed Ferguson hemorrhoidectomy.
Tech Coloproctol. 2006 Oct;10(3):193-7.

Johannsson HO, Pahlman L, Graf W. Randomized clinical trial of the effects on anal function of Milligan-Morgan versus Ferguson haemorrhoidectomy. Br J Surg. 2006 Oct;93(10):1208-14.

Halberg M, Raahave D.  [Perirectal, retroperitoneal, intraperitoneal and mediastinal gas after stapled haemorrhoidopexy.] Ugeskr Laeger. 2006 Sep 11;168(37):3139-40.

Patti R, Luigi AP, Matteo A, Sergio S, Pietro R, Calogero F, Di Gaetano V. Botulinum Toxin vs. Topical Glyceryl Trinitrate Ointment for Pain Control in Patients Undergoing Hemorrhoidectomy: A Randomized Trial.
Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 Sep 25;

Ho KS, Ho YH. Prospective randomized trial comparing stapled hemorrhoidopexy versus closed Ferguson hemorrhoidectomy.
Tech Coloproctol. 2006 Oct;10(3):193-7.

Anghelacopoulos SE, Tagarakis GI, Pilpilidis I, Kartsounis C, Chryssafis G. Albumin-glutaraldehyde bioadhesive ("Bioglue") for prevention of postoperative complications after stapled hemorrhoidopexy: A randomized controlled trial.
Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2006 Aug;118(15-16):469-72.

Kim JC. Analysis of surgical treatments for circumferentially protruding haemorrhoids: complete excision with repair using flaps versus primary excision with secondary suture-ligation.
Asian J Surg. 2006 Jul;29(3):128-34.

Patti R, Almasio PL, Arcara M, Sparacello M, Termine S, Bonventre S, Di Vita G. Long-term manometric study of anal sphincter function after hemorrhoidectomy.
Int J Colorectal Dis. 2006 Jul 22;

Aigner F, Bodner G, Gruber H, Conrad F, Fritsch H, Margreiter R, Bonatti H. The vascular nature of hemorrhoids.
J Gastrointest Surg. 2006 Jul-Aug;10(7):1044-50.

Arroyo A, Perez-Vicente F, Miranda E, Sanchez A, Serrano P, Candela F, Oliver I, Calpena R. Prospective randomized clinical trial comparing two different circular staplers for mucosectomy in the treatment of hemorrhoids.
World J Surg. 2006 Jul;30(7):1305-10.

Alonso-Coello P, Zhou Q, Martinez-Zapata MJ, Mills E, Heels-Ansdell D, Johanson JF, Guyatt G. Meta-analysis of flavonoids for the treatment of haemorrhoids. Br J Surg. 2006 Aug;93(8):909-20.

Kecmanovic DM, Pavlov MJ, Ceranic MS, Kerkez MD, Rankovic VI, Masirevic VP. Bulk agent Plantago ovata after Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy with Ligasure. Phytother Res. 2006 Aug;20(8):655-8.

Altomare DF, Rinaldi M, La Torre F, Scardigno D, Roveran A, Canuti S, Morea G, Spazzafumo L. Red hot chili pepper and hemorrhoids: the explosion of a myth: results of a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover trial.
Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 Jul;49(7):1018-23.

Benzoni E, Milan E, Cerato F, Narisetti P, Bresadola V, Terrosu G. Second degree haemorrhoids: patient's satisfaction, immediate and long-term results of rubber band ligation treatment. Minerva Chir. 2006 Apr;61(2):119-24.  

Jiang ZM, Cao JD. The impact of micronized purified flavonoid fraction on the treatment of acute haemorrhoidal episodes.
Curr Med Res Opin. 2006 Jun;22(6):1141-7.  

Rashid MM, Murtaza B, Gondal ZI, Mehmood A, Shah SS, Abbasi MH, Tamimy MS, Kazmi ST. Injection sclerotherapy for haemorrhoids causing adult respiratory distress syndrome.
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2006 May;16(5):373-5.  

Yamamoto J, Nagai M, Smith TB, Tamaki S, Kubota T, Sasaki K, Ohmori T, Maeda K. Adaptation of the pursestring suture anoscope with a small hole in a case of stapled hemorrhoidectomy. Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 Jun;49(6):925-6.

Alonso-Coello P, Zhou Q, Martinez-Zapata MJ, Mills E, Heels-Ansdell D, Johanson JF, Guyatt G. Meta-analysis of flavonoids for the treatment of haemorrhoids. Br J Surg. 2006 May 31;  

Situ GW, DU HS. Effect of the width of excisional mucosa stoma ring on postoperative results of procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids method Zhonghua Wei Chang Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2006 May;9(3):244-6. Chinese.  

Chen CW, Zhan XB, Niu LJ, Zhang WH, Tao YL, Zhao F, Zhang TL, Lu JQ. Comparison of efficacy between procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids and open hemorrhoidectomy Zhonghua Wei Chang Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2006 May;9(3):241-3. Chinese.  

Watson NF, Liptrott S, Maxwell-Armstrong CA. A prospective audit of early pain and patient satisfaction following out-patient band ligation of haemorrhoids. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2006 May;88(3):275-9. 

Pattana-Arun J, Sooriprasoet N, Sahakijrungruang C, Tantiphlachiva K, Rojanasakul A. Closed vs ligasure hemorrhoidectomy: a prospective, randomized clinical trial.
J Med Assoc Thai. 2006 Apr;89(4):453-8.  

Roxas MF, Delima MG. Randomized controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of the Nivatvongs technique versus conventional local anaesthetic infiltration for outpatient haemorrhoidectomy.
Asian J Surg. 2006 Apr;29(2):70-3.   

Pigot F, Dao Quang M, Castinel A, Juguet F, Bouchard D, Allaert FA, Bockle J. Postoperative pain and long-term results after hemorrhoidal treatment with anopexy Ann Chir. 2006 Apr;131(4):262-7. Epub 2006 Jan 26. French. 

Chan MK, Tjandra JJ. Injectable silicone biomaterial (PTQ) to treat fecal incontinence after hemorrhoidectomy. Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 Apr;49(4):433-9. 

Greenberg R, Karin E, Avital S, Skornick Y, Werbin N. First 100 cases with Doppler-guided hemorrhoidal artery ligation.
Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 Apr;49(4):485-9.

Wang ZJ, Tang XY, Wang D, Zhao B, Han W, Yang XQ, Huang YT [The pathological characters and its clinical significance of internal hemorrhoids.] Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2006 Feb;44(3):177-180. Chinese.

Lim YK, Eu KW, Ho KS, Ooi BS, Tang CL. PPH03 stapled hemorrhoidopexy: our experience. Tech Coloproctol. 2006 Mar;10(1):43-6. 

Kanellos I, Zacharakis E, Kanellos D, Pramateftakis MG, Tsachalis T, Betsis D. Long-term results after stapled haemorrhoidopexy for third-degree haemorrhoids. Tech Coloproctol. 2006 Mar;10(1):47-9.

Beattie GC, McAdam TK, McIntosh SA, Loudon MA. Day case stapled haemorrhoidopexy for prolapsing haemorrhoids. Colorectal Dis. 2006 Jan;8(1):56-61.

Allan A, Samad AJ, Mellon A, Marshall T. Prospective randomised study of urgent haemorrhoidectomy compared with non-operative treatment in the management of prolapsed thrombosed internal haemorrhoids. Colorectal Dis. 2006 Jan;8(1):41-5.

Pigot F, Dao Quang M, Castinel A, Juguet F, Bouchard D, Allaert FA, Bockle J.  [Postoperative pain and long-term results after hemorrhoidal treatment with anopexy.] Ann Chir. 2006 Jan 26;

Wang JY, Lu CY, Tsai HL, Chen FM, Huang CJ, Huang YS, Huang TJ, Hsieh JS. Randomized controlled trial of LigaSure with submucosal dissection versus ferguson hemorrhoidectomy for prolapsed hemorrhoids. World J Surg. 2006 Mar;30(3):462-6.

Longman RJ, Thomson WH. A prospective study of outcome from rubber band ligation of piles. Colorectal Dis. 2006 Feb;8(2):145-8.  

Finco C, Sarzo G, Savastano S, Degregori S, Merigliano S. Stapled haemorrhoidopexy in fourth degree haemorrhoidal prolapse: is it worthwhile? Colorectal Dis. 2006 Feb;8(2):130-4.

Alonso-Coello P, Mills E, Heels-Ansdell D, Lopez-Yarto M, Zhou Q, Johanson JF, Guyatt G. Fiber for the treatment of hemorrhoids complications: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Gastroenterol. 2006 Jan;101(1):181-8.  

Scheyer M, Antonietti E, Rollinger G, Mall H, Arnold S. Doppler-guided hemorrhoidal artery ligation. Am J Surg. 2006 Jan;191(1):89-93.

Gupta PJ, Heda PS, Kalaskar S. Radiofrequency ablation and plication--a new technique for prolapsing hemorrhoidal disease. Curr Surg. 2006 Jan-Feb;63(1):44-50.

Ng KH, Ho KS, Ooi BS, Tang CL, Eu KW. Experience of 3711 stapled haemorrhoidectomy operations. Br J Surg. 2006 Feb;93(2):226-30.

Hoffman GH. Stapled hemorrhoidopexy: a new device and method of performance without using a pursestring suture. Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 Jan;49(1):135-40;

Lan P, Wu X, Zhou X, Wang J, Zhang L. The safety and efficacy of stapled hemorrhoidectomy in the treatment of hemorrhoids: a systematic review and meta-analysis of ten randomized control trials. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2006 Mar;21(2):172-178. 

Jongen J, Bock JU, Peleikis HG, Eberstein A, Pfister K. Complications and reoperations in stapled anopexy: learning by doing. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2006 Mar;21(2):166-171.

Perez-Vicente F, Arroyo A, Serrano P, Candela F, Sanchez A, Calpena R. Prospective randomised clinical trial of single versus double purse-string stapled mucosectomy in the treatment of prolapsed haemorrhoids.Int J Colorectal Dis. 2006 Jan;21(1):38-43.

Takano M, Iwadare J, Ohba H, Takamura H, Masuda Y, Matsuo K, Kanai T, Ieda H, Hattori Y, Kurata S, Koganezawa S, Hamano K, Tsuchiya S. Sclerosing therapy of internal hemorrhoids with a novel sclerosing agent Comparison with ligation and excision.
Int J Colorectal Dis. 2006 Jan;21(1):44-51.

Situ GW, DU HS.  [Analysis of the relationship between stoma position and postoperative effects of procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids in the treatment of hemorrhoids.] Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2005 Dec;43(23):1506-7. Chinese. 

Patti R, Almasio PL, Muggeo VM, Buscemi S, Arcara M, Matranga S, Di Vita G. Improvement of wound healing after hemorrhoidectomy: a double-blind, randomized study of botulinum toxin injection. Dis Colon Rectum. 2005 Dec;48(12):2173-9. 

Rosa G, Lolli P, Piccinelli D, Vicenzi L, Ballarin A, Bonomo S, Mazzola F. Submucosal reconstructive hemorrhoidectomy (Parks' operation): a 20-year experience. Tech Coloproctol. 2005 Dec;9(3):209-14; discussion 214-5. 

Bozdag AD. A modified anoscope to facilitate the purse-string suture for stapled hemorrhoidopexy. Tech Coloproctol. 2005 Dec;9(3):239-42. 

Regadas FS, Regadas SM, Rodrigues LV, Misici R, Tramujas I, Barreto JB, Lins MA, Silva FR, Filho FS. New devices for stapled rectal mucosectomy: a multicenter experience. Tech Coloproctol. 2005 Dec;9(3):243-6. 

Ono T, Goto K, Takagi S, Iwasaki S, Komatsu H. Sclerosing effect of OC-108, a novel agent for hemorrhoids, is associated with granulomatous inflammation induced by aluminum. J Pharmacol Sci. 2005 Dec;99(4):353-63. 

Shanmugam V, Thaha MA, Rabindranath KS, Campbell KL, Steele RJ, Loudon MA. Systematic review of randomized trials comparing rubber band ligation with excisional haemorrhoidectomy. Br J Surg. 2005 Dec;92(12):1481-7. Review.  

Alonso-Coello P, Guyatt G, Heels-Ansdell D, Johanson J, Lopez-Yarto M, Mills E, Zhou Q, Alonso-Coello P. Laxatives for the treatment of hemorrhoids. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005 Oct 19;(4):CD004649. 

Ramzisham AR, Sagap I, Nadeson S, Ali IM, Hasni MJ. Prospective randomized clinical trial on suction elastic band ligator versus forceps ligator in the treatment of haemorrhoids. Asian J Surg. 2005 Oct;28(4):241-5. 

Alper D, Ram E, Stein GY, Dreznik Z. Resting anal pressure following hemorrhoidectomy and lateral sphincterotomy.
Dis Colon Rectum. 2005 Nov;48(11):2080-4.   

Felice G, Privitera A, Ellul E, Klaumann M. Doppler-guided hemorrhoidal artery ligation: an alternative to hemorrhoidectomy.
Dis Colon Rectum. 2005 Nov;48(11):2090-3.

Delikoukos S, Zacharoulis D, Hatzitheofilou C. Stapled hemorrhoidectomy under local anesthesia: tips and tricks.
Dis Colon Rectum. 2005 Nov;48(11):2153-5. 

Silverman R, Bendick PJ, Wasvary HJ. A randomized, prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of the effect of a calcium channel blocker ointment on pain after hemorrhoidectomy.
Dis Colon Rectum. 2005 Oct;48(10):1913-6.

Alper D, Ram E, Stein GY, Dreznik Z. Resting Anal Pressure Following Hemorrhoidectomy and Lateral Sphincterotomy.
Dis Colon Rectum. 2005 Sep 22;  

Felice G, Privitera A, Ellul E, Klaumann M. Doppler-Guided Hemorrhoidal Artery Ligation: An Alternative to Hemorrhoidectomy.
Dis Colon Rectum. 2005 Sep 30;

Gupta PJ. Hemorrhoidal Ablation and Fixation: An Alternative Procedure for Prolapsing Hemorrhoids.
Digestion. 2005 Sep 20;72(2-3):181-188

Karaca S, Kulac M, Kucuker H. Phytodermatitis caused by Ceratocephalus falcatus (Ranunculacea).
Eur J Dermatol. 2005 Sep-Oct;15(5):404-5.

Wang D, Zhong KL, Chen JL, Wang XX, Pan K, Xia LG, Chen XC, Yang XD. [Effect of diode laser coagulation treatment on grade III internal hemorrhoids] Zhonghua Wei Chang Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2005 Jul;8(4):325-7. Chinese.

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