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- Figure 1
Patient with Crohn disease. Note the fistula orifices and the skin tag.
- Figure 2
In rubber band ligation, an internal hemorrhoid is grasped with a forceps (A) and drawn into the cylinder of the ligator (B). A band is deployed around the base of the hemorrhoid (C), cutting off its blood supply and causing it to fall off within a few days.
- Figure 3
Sclerotherapy involves injecting an irritating solution into the hemorrhoid, reducing its blood supply and causing it to shrink.
- Figure 4
In stapled hemorrhoidopexy, a special tool is inserted (A). Excess tissue is excised (B), and the remaining tissue is drawn up to its normal position and fastened in place, yielding the result pictured in panel C.
- Figure 5
Algorithm for hemorrhoid management.
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