Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Haemorrhoids are abnormal engorgement of arteriovenous plexus in anal cushions lining the anal canal. The present study was conducted to assess cases of hemorrhoids managed surgically. Materials & Methods: 56 cases of hemorrhoids of both genders were included. Types and degrees of haemorrhoids, methods used for diagnosis and outcome of management were recorded. Results: Type were internal in 32, external in 15 and both in 9 cases. Position of vein involved (o) was 3 clock in 22, 6 clock in 10, 7 clock in 8, 9 clock in 10 and 10 clock in 6 cases. First degree was seen in 7, second degree in 24, third degree in 18 and fourth degree in 5 cases. The surgical procedure performed was open haemorrhoidectomy in 36, closed haemorrhoidectomy in 10, clamp and cautery haemorrhoidectomy in 4, ligature and excision technique in 3 and LASER haemorrhoidectomy in 3 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Hemorrhoids are common among middle age person. Most of the cases were of internal type and managed by open haemorrhoidectomy.