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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 28, 2007; 13(4): 585-587
Published online Jan 28, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i4.585
Published online Jan 28, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i4.585
Proctoscope | Gastroscope | |
n | 19 | 22 |
Age [median (range)] | 53 (27-75) | 50.5 (33-79) |
Male/Female | 7/12 | 13/9 |
Hemorrhoids grade I | 15 | 14 |
Hemorrhoids grade II | 4 | 5 |
Hemorrhoids grade III | 0 | 3 |
No of treatments [median (range)] | 1.0 (1-3) | 1.0 (1-3) |
No of total ligations [median (range)] | 4.0 (2-10) | 6.0 (1-15)a |
Pain after treatment | 3 | 10a |
Cost | 3 euro | 150 euro |
- Citation: Cazemier M, Felt-Bersma R, Cuesta M, Mulder C. Elastic band ligation of hemorrhoids: Flexible gastroscope or rigid proctoscope? World J Gastroenterol 2007; 13(4): 585-587
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v13/i4/585.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v13.i4.585