Devices for the endoscopic treatment of hemorrhoids

Gastrointest Endosc. 2014 Jan;79(1):8-14. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2013.07.021. Epub 2013 Nov 14.

Abstract

Multiple endoscopic methods are available to treat symptomatic internal hemorrhoids. Because of its low cost, ease of use, low rate of adverse events, and relative effectiveness, RBL is currently the most widely used technique.

Keywords: ALTA; DLC; Doppler-guided laser photocoagulation; FDA; IRC; RBL; U.S. Food and Drug Administration; aluminum potassium sulfate and tannic acid; infrared coagulation; rubber band ligation.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cryosurgery / instrumentation
  • Diathermy / instrumentation
  • Electrocoagulation / instrumentation
  • Hemorrhoids / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Infrared Rays / therapeutic use
  • Laser Coagulation / instrumentation*
  • Ligation / instrumentation
  • Proctoscopes*
  • Sclerotherapy / instrumentation*