Long-term outcome and efficacy of endoscopic hemorrhoid ligation for symptomatic internal hemorrhoids

Figure 1 Endoscopic view of internal hemorrhoid, 2-5 mm above the dentate line, ligated with a rubber band.

Figure 2 Pre-treatment showed grade 4 hemorrhoids.

Figure 3 After ligation, grade 4 hemorrhoids showed spontaneous reduction.

Figure 4 Outcomes of the 759 patients undergoing endoscopic hemorrhoid ligation. EHL: Endoscopic hemorrhoid ligation.

Figure 5 Ulcer formation after ligation.

Figure 6 Five-year follow-up for the symptom-free percentage of bleeding and prolapsed patients.