Hemorrhoid surgery
Alternative names:
hemorrhoidectomy
Definition:
Surgery to remove enlarged veins around the anus (hemorrhoids).
Description:
Hemorrhoids are swollen (enlarged, dilated) veins (varicose veins) inside (internal) or outside (external) the anus that are usually caused by increased pressure, such as straining when constipated or during pregnancy. Hemorrhoids can cause pain, bleeding, clots, and itching.
Hemorrhoids can be removed surgically while the patient is sleepy (sedated) and pain-free (local anesthesia or spinal anesthesia) or deep asleep and pain-free (general anesthesia). The enlarged vein (hemorrhoid) is removed and a gauze packing is inserted to reduce bleeding.
Indications:
Hemorrhoid removal may be recommended when nonsurgical treatment (fiber rich diet, laxatives, stool softener, suppositories, medications, warm baths) has not provided adequate relief from:
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