Abstract
Hemorrhoidal disease is one of most common pathologies seen by colorectal and general
surgeons. Although hemorrhoids themselves are a normal anatomic occurrence, development
of symptomatic disease, usually due to bleeding, prolapse, or thrombosis, can cause
significant patient distress. Acute presentation related to significant thrombosis
or bleeding is referred to as acute hemorrhoidal crisis. Management of this pathology
varies from nonoperative intervention for symptom control to definitive incisional
or excisional hemorrhoidectomy. Here we will explore the approach to evaluating and
treating acute hemorrhoidal crises.
Keywords
hemorrhoid - hemorrhoidal crisis - thrombosed hemorrhoids
