The surplus value of doppler in haemorrhoid artery ligation procedure

Completed

• Conditions: Haemorrhoid arteries; Circulatory System; Artery diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN58162568
• Lead Sponsor: Catharina Hospital Eindhoven (The Netherlands)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2007-08-23
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 92

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged greater than 18 years
2. Symptomatic grade II/III/IV haemorrhoids
3. At least one unsuccessful rubber band ligation
4. Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

1. Previous anal surgery
2. Bleeding disorder

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Incontinence at four months postoperatively.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Operative variables<br>2. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)-pain scores, analgesics (seven days, month one and four)<br>3. Cleveland Incontinence Score, Complaints (month one and four)<br>4. Costs