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Hemorrhoidectomy

Hemorrhoidectomy

Hemorrhoidectomy: Hemorrhoidectomy is surgery to remove hemorrhoids, or varicose veins that form near the anus.

Diseases And Conditions Treated: Hemorrhoidectomy

These diseases and conditions may be treated with the surgical procedure Hemorrhoidectomy:

Non-Surgical Options: Hemorrhoidectomy

These non-surgical medical options may be possible alternative treatments to performing Hemorrhoidectomy:

Other Surgical Options: Hemorrhoidectomy

Surgical procedure options to consider as an alternative for Hemorrhoidectomy may include these surgeries:

  • Sclerotherapy of the veins

Anesthetic Requirements for Hemorrhoidectomy

These surgical anesthetic requirements for the procedure Hemorrhoidectomy may include:

Procedure Complications: Hemorrhoidectomy

Possible surgical complications of Hemorrhoidectomy may include:

  • Painful bowel movements
  • Bleeding
  • Infection
  • Adverse reaction to anesthesia
  • Anus becomes closed off (treatable)

Prognosis for a Good Outcome: Hemorrhoidectomy

The prognosis for a good medical outcome: The prognosis is excellent.

Hemorrhoidectomy: Recovery Time

Recovery period for Hemorrhoidectomy: Three to six weeks.

Descriptions of Hemorrhoidectomy

Hemorrhoidectomy: surgical procedure for tying hemorrhoids and excising them
Source: WordNet 2.1


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