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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2011; 24(1): 005-013
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1272818
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1272818
Hemorrhoids
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Publication History
Publication Date:
23 February 2011 (online)

ABSTRACT
Hemorrhoid disease is the most common reason patients seek evaluation by a colon and rectal surgeon. The majority of hemorrhoids can be managed nonoperatively with medical management or office-based procedures. The authors review the anatomy, pathophysiology, presentation, and management of hemorrhoids.
KEYWORDS
Hemorrhoids - bleeding - prolapse - thrombosis - ligation - medical management
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Bertram T ChinnM.D.
Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, UMDNJ–Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
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