Efficacy of transanal haemorrhoidal dearterialisation (THD) over diathermy excision in the treatment of grade ii and iii haemorrhoids
Not Applicable
Suspended
- Conditions
- Grade ii and iii haemorrhoids
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Suspended
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 50
Inclusion Criteria
Patients presenting with 2nd or 3rd degree haemorrhoids
Exclusion Criteria
Non-consenting patients. Emergency admissions. Pregnant women. Patients who have already undergone therapeutic procedures of the anal canal and/or rectum including therapy for haemorrhoids. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease or other chronic conditions of the ano-rectal region.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method To assess the efficacy of THD compared to diathermy excision for grade II and III haemorrhoids [Post op day 1 , assessment on discharge and assessment at four months.]<br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method To assess the relief of symptoms<br> [Post op day 1 , assessment on discharge and assessment at four months]<br> To assess the effect on anal sphincter function [Post op day 1 , assessment on discharge and assessment at four months]<br> To assess return to normal activities and work [Post op day 1 , assessment on discharge and assessment at four months ]<br> To assess the post-operative discomfort [Post op day 1 , assessment on discharge and assessment at four months ]<br>