The trend in treatment of internal hemorrhoids has migrated from inpatient-surgical to outpatient non surgical with comparable results. A variety of techniques have been developed including banding, injecting, heating, and freezing. Band ligation is a quick, simple and effective method which can be easily applied at the time of colonoscopy. This report is a presentation of results and review of the literature.
Objective To compare the postoperative anorectal pressure after procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids (PPH) and Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy (MMH) in treatment of patients with mixed hemorrhoid of Ⅲ-degree. Methods In total of 112 patients with mixed hemorrhoid of Ⅲ-degree who underwent PPH (n=60) or MMH (n=52) in The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University between March 2014 to March 2015 were prospectively enrolled, the type of surgery was according to patients’ individual choice. In 6 months after operation, all patients under-went the examination of anorectal manometry which including rectal anal inhibitory reflex, rectal resting pressure, anal resting pressure, maximal anal contractive pressure, and anal canal length of high pressure belt. Results In 6 months after operation, the positive rate of rectal anal inhibitory reflex 〔88.3% (53/60) vs. 61.5% (32/52)〕 , anal resting pressure 〔(56.42± 2.25) mm Hg vs. (46.31±2.58) mm Hg〕, and anal canal length of high pressure belt 〔(3.35±0.12) cm vs. (2.29±0.23) cm〕 of PPH group were all significantly higher than those of MMH group (P＜0.05), but there was no statistical significance between PPH group and MMH group in rectal resting pressure 〔(5.51±1.26) mm Hg vs. (5.39±1.85) mm Hg〕 and maximal anal contractive pressure 〔(156.64±9.78) mm Hg vs. (155.32±8.53) mm Hg〕, P>0.05. Conclusion PPH and MMH are all effective to treat mixed hemorrhoids of Ⅲ-degree, but PPH is more positive in protection of anal function.
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of external dissection and internal ligation, plus partial internal sphincterotomy in the treatment of mixed hemorrhoids. MethodsDuring January 2010 to January 2012, 364 patients with mixed hemorrhoids selected for surgery were divided into two groups based on whether the patients should accept the treatment of partial internal sphincterotomy. We observed the curative effect of the two groups, including anal pain, bleeding, edema, average healing days and the anorectal stenosis after operation. ResultsThere were statistical differences between the two groups in terms of anal pain, complication rate and hospital stay (P<0.01). The curative effect of the group treated with partial internal sphincterotomy was better than that of the other group. ConclustionExternal dissection and internal ligation, plus partial internal sphincterotomy is a better choice in the treatment of mixed hemorrhoids, which can relieve postoperative symptoms, reduce complications and shorten treatment course.
Objective To compare the curative effect of procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids (PPH) with MilliganMorgan hemorrhoidectomy (MMH) for acute incarcerated hemorrhoids. Methods A retrospective study of 103 patients with acute incarcerated hemorrhoids treated by surgery was performed. The patients were divided into PPH group (n=58) and MMH group (n=45) according to the different operation program who underwent. Operative time, pain score of VAS, time required for anodyne, postoperative complications, hospital stay, and hospital charges were compared. Results The symptoms were both relieved in two groups patients. Although the hospital charges of patients in MMH group were fewer, the patients in PPH group had advantages of shorter operative time, less postoperative pain, lower requirement for anodyne, fewer complications (edema of anal edge), and shorter hospital stay (Plt;0.01). Conclusion PPH is as safe and effective as MMH, and furthermore its short-term therapeutic effect is better than MMH.
Objective To investigate the clinical curative effect of divided excision and plastic combined with procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids (PPH) in treatment for circular mixed hemorrhoids. Methods Clinical observation on 120 patients with circular mixed hemorrhoids between May 2007 and May 2008 treated by divided excision and plastic combined with PPH was carried out. Results The mean hospital stay after operation was 7.6 d. The wound healing average time was 11.9 d. The incidence rate of postoperative urinary retention was 5.8% (7/120). Average scores of pain in 3 d after operation: 5.3 points (1-8 points) on day 1, 3.6 points （2-9 points） on day 2, 2.2 points （1-8 points） on day 3. All patients were followed up for 12 months, there were 3 cases of hematochezia， 1 case of prolapse, and 1 case of remained abnormal outgrowth skin; the anus function was normal in all cases without anal stricture or tightening feeling. Conclusions Divided excision and plastic combined with PPH can better treat circular mixed hemorrhoids. This operation can not only completely clear the lesions, but also repair and reconstruct the anus and anal canal, protect its size and function. It is an ideal operation for treatment for circular mixed hemorrhoids.
Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids （PPH） combined with Shaobei injection in treatment for obstructed defecation syndrome （ODS） caused by rectocele. Methods Seventy-two female patients with rectocele from December 2009 to January 2011 in this hospital were divided into PPH combined with Shaobei injection group （36 cases） and only PPH group （36 cases）. The Longo ODS score was performed on week one，month one，month three，and month six after operation，respectively；pain was evaluated， complications such as urine retention，postoperative bleeding，and anal function were observed；hospital stay and recovery work time were recorded in two groups. Results All patients were followed up for 6 months，there were no significant differences in complications，hospital stay，and the Longo ODS score on week one and month one after operation between two groups （P＞0.05）. But the Longo ODS score of the PPH combined with Shaobei injection group on month three and month six after operation were significantly lower than those of the only PPH group （P＜0.05）. Conclusion PPH combined with Shaobei injection has a better efficacy as compared with only PPH，and at least as safe as only PPH.
Objective To summarize the clinical effect and the key part of operation of procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids （PPH） in treatment for severe mixed hemorrhoids or circular hemorrhoids. Method The data of 183 patients with severe mixed hemorrhoids or circular hemorrhoids underwent PPH in this hospital from August 2006 to November 2012 were analyzed retrospectively. Results The operation time was （28.5±3.1） min. The operations were successfully completed at one-stage in all the patients. The average hospital stay was 5.2 d. No postoperative bleeding， fecal incontinence， and infection happened. No recurrence and complications such as postoperative rebleeding，anal stenosis， fecal incontinence， etc were found during 1 month to 3 years of follow-up with an average 26 months. Conclusions PPH as a minimally invasive operation， every detail of it should be well performed in order to improve the clinical treatment effect and reduce complications of the patients with severe mixed hemorrhoids or circular hemorrhoids.
Objective To compare the therapeutic effect of procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids （PPH） and Block repair procedure for rectocele．Methods A retrospective study of 62 patients with surgical treatment for rectocele was analyzed．The patients were divided into PPH group （n=32） and Block group （n=30） according to the different operation procedure．The symptoms score of improvement of the patients after surgery was compared between the two groups， including operation time，intraoperative blood loss， postoperative pain score， required analgesic times， postoperative complications，hospitalization time，and hospitalization expenses．Results The symptoms of constipation of patients in two groups was significantly improved afer operation．Comparing one month with three months of Longo’s obstructed defecation syndrome （ODS） score after the operation，there was no significant difference in the PPH group（P＞0.05）， but significant difference in the Block group（P＜0.01）．Although the expenses of the PPH group was much higher than that of the Block group （P＜0.01）， the outcomes of the PPH group were much better than those of the Block group （P＜0.01）， including the postoperative Longo’s ODS score of one month and three months，operation time，intraoperative blood loss， postoperative pain score，required analgesic times，and hospitalization time．Two cases of lightly postoperative incontinence occurred in the PPH group，but completely recovered after three months in the clinical follow-up．Conclusions The PPH is as safe and effective as Block repair procedure for rectocele. The short time effect and lower recurrence rate of the PPH are better than those of the Block repair procedure．
ObjectiveTo understand the progress of molecular biology research on the pathogenesis of hemorrhoids. MethodThe literatures relevant to reseaches on the molecular biology of hemorrhoid pathogenesis in recent years had been reviewed. ResultsThe generally accepted theories of hemorrhoids included anal cushion downward movement theory, varicose vein theory, and vascular proliferation theory. The molecular biological studies related to the theory of anal cushion downward movement found that the increased expression of matrix metalloproteinase-9 and the abnormal expression of smooth muscle actin could damage the supporting tissue of anal cushion, causing the downward movement and prolapse of anal cushion, and then formed hemorrhoids; The molecular biology researches related to varicose vein theory found that the increase of nitric oxide synthase and transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 could promote the production of nitric oxide, causing varicose veins, and then leaded to the pathogenesis of hemorrhoids; The molecular biology researches related to vascular proliferation theory found that the low expressions of miR-412-5p and miR-4729, and the overexpressions of vascular endothelial growth factor and fibroblast growth factor were related to the vascular proliferation of hemorrhoids. In addition, the secondary inflammatory reaction after the onset of hemorrhoids also played an important role in the occurrence and development of hemorrhoids. ConclusionsThe occurrence and development of hemorrhoids is the result of the intersection and interaction of various mechanisms such as anal cushion downward movement, varicose veins, vascular proliferation, and secondary inflammatory reaction. The molecular biology research on the pathogenesis of hemorrhoids is helpful to better explain the occurrence of hemorrhoids from a microcosmic perspective, and lay a foundation for further exploring the etiology of hemorrhoids.
ObjectiveTo study the curative effect and postoperative anorectal dynamics change of tissue-selecting therapy stapler (TST) and procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids (PPH) respectively combined with mixed Milligan-Morgan and lauromacrgol injection in the treatment of Ⅲ–Ⅳ degree mixed hemorrhoid.MethodsClinical data of 158 patients with Ⅲ–Ⅳdegree mixed hemorrhoid who received operation in the Department of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, Chaoyang Central Hospital, from May 2016 to March 2018 were analyzed retrospectively, the observation group (TST+Milligan-Morgan+lauromacrgol injection, 80 cases) and control group (PPH+Milligan-Morgan+lauromacrgol injection, 78 cases). The clinical efficacy, adverse reactions, postoperative complications and recurrence of the two groups were observed, and the changes of anorectal dynamic indexes before and after operation were observed.ResultsPostoperative symptoms of mixed hemorrhoid prolapse could be alleviated by 100% in both the observation group and the control group, and the relief rate of hematochezia was 93.8% and 92.3%, respectively, and the effective rate of 1 year after surgery was 97.5% and 94.9%, respectively. Comparison between the two groups showed no statistical difference (P>0.05). The operative time, intraoperative blood loss, VAS pain score and hospital stay of the observation group were all better than those of the control group (P<0.05). In terms of postoperative massive hemorrhage and anastomotic stenosis, although the incidence rate of the control group was higher than that of the observation group (3.8% vs. 1.3% and 2.6% vs. 0.0%, respectively), there was no statistical significance in the two groups (P>0.05). Postoperative anal drop, stool urgency, postoperative urinary retention and postoperative stimulation of anal papilla hypertrophy and proliferation complications were significantly better in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05). The difference of maximum anal systolic pressure (MASP) in the two groups of patients between before and after surgery and the comparison of MASP results between the two groups after surgery showed no statistical differences (P>0.05). The differences of resting anal sphincter pressure (RASP) and rectal sensory threshold volume (RSTV) between before and after operation were not statistically significant (P>0.05). The difference of rectal maximum threshold volume (RMTV) value and the comparison of RASP, RSTV and RMTV value between the two groups after surgery showed that the observation group were superior to the control group and the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05).ConclusionsTST or PPH combined with Milligan-Morgan and lauromacrgol injection both are effective and minimally invasive methods for the treatment of Ⅲ–Ⅳ degree mixed hemorrhoid. However, the observation group has shorter operative time and hospital stay, less intraoperative blood loss, and lower postoperative pain score. What is more important is that the postoperative complications are less and the anal function is protected to the maximum extent, and the quality of life of patients after operation is greatly improved.