One thousand cryohemorrhoidectomies

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One thousand cryohemorrhoidectomies were performed during the past 7 yr with the result that 1/3 complained of severe to minimal pain. The recurrence rate was .apprx. 11%, but the true incidence was 6.3%. Unpleasant anal discharge, occurring in patients with prolapsed hemorrhoids, can be prevented by ligation prior to freezing. Overall, 90% of the patients were satisfied with the procedure while 6.6% underwent repeated surgery. Comparative analyses were made with other studies, and it is fair to say that cryosurgery has definite advantages for selected cases of hemorrhoids, but it is not a panacea for all hemorrhoidal disease.

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