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This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

A prospective, randomized trial comparing the short- and long-term results of Doppler-guided trans anal haemorrhoid dearterialization with mucopexy versus excision hemorrhoidectomy for grade III haemorrhoids. Dis Colon Rectum 2014; 57: 348-353.

Published: 26th August 2014

Authors: De Nardi P, Capretti G, Corsaro A, Staudacher C

Conclusion

The study included 50 patients. The Doppler-guided procedure had non significant advantages in postoperative pain and return to normal activity. Patient satisfaction was similar in the groups up to 24 months.

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