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Comparison of clinical effects between warm water spray and sitz bath in post-hemorrhoidectomy period.
Hsu, Kuo-Feng; Chia, Jen-Shu; Jao, Shu-Wen; Wu, Chang-Chieh; Yang, Hsiang-Yu; Mai, Chen-Ming; Fu, Chun-Yu; Hsiao, Cheng-Wen.
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  • Hsu KF; Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, No. 325, Sec. 2, Cheng-Kung Road, Neihu 114, Taipei, Taiwan.
J Gastrointest Surg ; 13(7): 1274-8, 2009 Jul.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19337777
BACKGROUND: Warm water sitz bath is advised for a variety of anorectal disorders. However, preparation of the sitz bath is sometimes difficult for patients. As an alternative to the sitz bath, we have adapted a water spray method. A randomized, controlled study was conducted to determine if the water spray method has similar effects to the sitz bath in the post-hemorrhoidectomy period and it is easy to carry out. METHODS: A total of 120 patients were randomly assigned to water spray or sitz bath groups. All patients received analgesics and a fiber-rich diet after hemorrhoidectomy. Clinical parameters including pain, irritation (burning or itching sensations), hygiene, convenience, and overall satisfaction were evaluated by a visual analog scale to assess treatment outcome in both groups. RESULTS: There was no obvious difference in age, gender distribution, body mass index, or duration of disease between groups. There were no significant difference in scores for postoperative pain (p = 0.23), irritation (p = 0.48), or hygiene (p = 0.725) between groups. However, the water spray group reported significantly greater convenience (p < 0.05) and higher overall satisfaction (p < 0.05) compared with the sitz bath group. At the end of the 4-week postoperative follow-up period, 90% of patients in the watery spray group and 93% of patients in the sitz bath group showed complete wound healing. There were no significant differences in postoperative complications between groups. CONCLUSION: Our results demonstrate that the water spray method could provide a safe and reliable alternative to the sitz bath for post-hemorrhoidectomy care. Furthermore, the water spray method could be used instead of the sitz bath as a more convenient and satisfactory form of treatment.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Banco de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Dolor Postoperatorio / Agua / Hemorroides / Hidroterapia Tipo de estudio: Clinical_trials / Diagnostic_studies / Etiology_studies / Observational_studies / Prognostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Límite: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Idioma: En Revista: J Gastrointest Surg Asunto de la revista: GASTROENTEROLOGIA Año: 2009 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Taiwán

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Banco de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Dolor Postoperatorio / Agua / Hemorroides / Hidroterapia Tipo de estudio: Clinical_trials / Diagnostic_studies / Etiology_studies / Observational_studies / Prognostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Límite: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Idioma: En Revista: J Gastrointest Surg Asunto de la revista: GASTROENTEROLOGIA Año: 2009 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Taiwán