Status:

UNKNOWN

Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing THD Versus Stapler Operation for 3rd Degree Hemorrhoids

Lead Sponsor:

Societa Italiana di Chirurgia ColoRettale

Conditions:

Hemorrhoids

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

Haemorrhoids have, in literature, extremely high ranges of prevalence, 4,4% to 36% and there is a debate on the best treatment for III degree hemorrhoids. The Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy is indicated in g...

Detailed Description

After informed consent 284 patients with III degree hemorrhoids from 10 colorectal units will be randomized into two groups: stapler vs doppler guided transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialisation with the...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • III degree hemorrhoids
  • both sex
  • age between 18 and 70 years
  • ability to understand the procedure
  • written informed consent

Exclusion

  • previous surgery for hemorrhoids
  • fecal incontinence
  • obstructed defecation
  • other active anorectic diseases
  • irritable bowel syndrome

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

July 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

270 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00823784

Start Date

January 1 2008

End Date

July 1 2009

Last Update

January 16 2009

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Santa Maria dei Battuti Hospital

S Vito Al Tagliamento, PN, Italy, 33078