Complications of hemorrhoids

Czech version

Authors: P. Šlauf; F. Antoš; J. Marx
Authors‘ workplace: Chirurgická klinika l. LF UK, nemocnice Na Bulovce, Praha, přednosta: Doc. MUDr. J. Fanta, DrSc.
Published in: Rozhl. Chir., 2014, roč. 93, č. 4, s. 223-225.
Category: Various Specialization

Overview

The most common and serious complications of haemorrhoids include perianal thrombosis and incarcerated prolapsed internal haemorrhoids with subsequent thrombosis. They are characterised by severe pain in the perianal region possibly with bleeding. In a short history of the perianal thrombosis, acute surgical incision or excision is indicated, which can result in rapid relief of the painful symptoms. In incarcerated prolapsed internal haemorrhoids, emergency haemorrhoidectomy may also be indicated. Segmental haemorrhoidectomy in the most affected quadrants followed by further elective surgery for haemorrhoids in the next stage is preferred.

Key words:
perianal thrombosis – incarcerated prolapsed internal haemorrhoids – surgical treatment

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