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Hemorrhoids: Anatomy, Physiology, Concerns, and Treatments

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Hemorrhoidal disease is a common condition with a multitude of presenting symptoms and varied treatment options. A careful examination to exclude other more serious conditions is often needed. Treatment options should be tailored based upon each patient’s individual complaint and comorbid medical conditions. A proper understanding of the anorectal anatomy and sound surgical technique will ensure good outcomes with very few complications.

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  1. General Surgery Residency Program, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, IA, USA

    Ohmar Coughlin MD

  2. Department of Colorectal Surgery, Iowa Digestive Disease Center, 1378 NW 124th St, Clive, 50325, IA, USA

    Michael Page MD, FACS, FASCRS

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    Massarat Zutshi

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Coughlin, O., Page, M. (2016). Hemorrhoids: Anatomy, Physiology, Concerns, and Treatments. In: Zutshi, M. (eds) Anorectal Disease. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-23147-1_10

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