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Ther Umsch
; 70(7): 373-82, 2013 Jul.
Article
in German
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23798019
ABSTRACT
Hemorrhoidal disease represents a prevalent benign condition of the lower gastrointestinal tract. As a common and early symptom of hemorrhoids, patients present with painless rectal bleeding during or after defecation. For the treatment of hemorrhoidal disease, a large variety of operative and non-operative therapeutic options exists. In the present article, the authors aim to provide guidance for stage-directed therapy of hemorrhoidal disease based on up-to-date knowledge and the authors' own clinical experience.