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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 14, 2024; 30(38): 4246-4248
Published online Oct 14, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i38.4246
Endoscopic polidocanol foam sclerobanding for the treatment of Grade II-III internal hemorrhoids: The focus of clinical practice
Yu-Yan Zhang, Bing Hu
Yu-Yan Zhang, Bing Hu, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Digestive Endoscopy Medical Engineering Research Laboratory, West China Hospital, Med-X Center for Materials, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Zhang YY and Hu B coauthored and revised the manuscript; All the authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Bing Hu, MD, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Digestive Endoscopy Medical Engineering Research Laboratory, West China Hospital, Med-X Center for Materials, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guo Xue Alley, Wuhou District, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. hubingnj@163.com
Received: July 23, 2024
Revised: September 13, 2024
Accepted: September 18, 2024
Published online: October 14, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Hemorrhoid disease is common, and multiple intervention methods exist. Qu et al conducted a prospective, multicenter, randomized study to demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of combining endoscopic sclerotherapy and rubber band ligation in managing Grade II-III internal hemorrhoids. We aim to share our concerns about the specific procedures of this combined strategy and to highlight some potential directions for subsequent research.