Open AccessOperative management of internal hemorrhoids
Author(s) -
R. Kline
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of the american academy of physician assistants
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.24
H-Index - 17
ISSN - 0893-7400
DOI - 10.1097/01.jaa.0000459809.87889.85
Subject(s) - hemorrhoids , medicine , surgery , postoperative pain , population , environmental health
An estimated 50% of the population over age 50 years have experienced hemorrhoidal symptoms at some point in their lives. Improved surgical techniques for internal hemorrhoids can reduce postoperative pain and facilitate a quicker recovery.