Evaluation of a single session ligation treatment for bleeding second and third degree hemorrhoids

ABSTRACT

In this prospective study single session RBL was found to be a safe and effective technique in the treatment of bleeding hemorrhoids. Although it was associated with some complications, non of them were with significant discomfort long term results were good in more than 90 percent of the patients. Single session RBL is recommended as the treatment of choice in the outpatient management of those with second and third degree hemorrhoids