Editorial
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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 28, 2024; 30(36): 4021-4024
Published online Sep 28, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i36.4021
Redefining hemorrhoid therapy with endoscopic polidocanol foam sclerobanding
Asad Gul Rao, Abdulqadir J Nashwan
Asad Gul Rao, Department of Clinical Medicine, Dow Medical College, Karachi 74200, Pakistan
Abdulqadir J Nashwan, Department of Nursing & Midwifery Research, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha 3050, Qatar
Author contributions: Rao AG and Nashwan AJ wrote the draft and critically reviewed the literature.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
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Corresponding author: Abdulqadir J Nashwan, MSc, PhD, Research Scientist, Department of Nursing & Midwifery Research, Hamad Medical Corporation, Rayyan Road, Doha 3050, Qatar. anashwan@hamad.qa
Received: July 4, 2024
Revised: August 13, 2024
Accepted: September 3, 2024
Published online: September 28, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This editorial highlights the groundbreaking study by Qu et al, which reveals that endoscopic polidocanol foam sclerobanding effectively reduces recurrence and post-procedural pain in grade II and III internal hemorrhoids compared to the traditional endoscopic rubber band ligation. Despite multiple limitations, such as a shorter follow-up period and potential subjective bias, the trial reflects profound clinical implications while suggesting additional research and innovative approaches to treatment.