Stapled Versus Closed Haemorrhoidectomy in the Treatment of 3[rd] and 4[th] Degree Haemorrhoids

ABSTRACT

Haemorrhoids are the cushions of the tissue within the anal canal that contain blood vessels and their surrounding supporting tissue made up of muscle and elastic fibres. It is classified into four degrees. 1st degree haemorrhoids bleed but do not prolapse, 2[nd] degree haemorrhoids prolapse on defaecation and reduce spontaneously, 3[rd] degree haemorrhoids prolapse on defaecation and require manual reduction and 4[th] degree haemorrhoids remain permanently prolapsed. Haemorrhoids may cause symptoms including bleeding, soiling, discharge, itching, prolapse and pain if haemorrhoids are thrombosed