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Thrombosed External Hemorrhoid Excision: Multimedia
Updated: Apr 30, 2009
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![]() | Media file 1: Taping of patient prior to procedure (thrombosed external hemorrhoid is at the 9-o'clock position). |
![]() | Media file 2: Light source preparation for sterile field. |
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This feature requires the newest version of Flash. You can download it here. | Media file 3: Local anesthesia injected at hemorrhoid base and within the hemorrhoid. |
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This feature requires the newest version of Flash. You can download it here. | Media file 4: Application of povidone-iodine (Betadine) antiseptic. |
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This feature requires the newest version of Flash. You can download it here. | Media file 5: Primary elliptical incision over hemorrhoid. |
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This feature requires the newest version of Flash. You can download it here. | Media file 6: Further incision with removal of clot. |
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This feature requires the newest version of Flash. You can download it here. | Media file 7: Gauze packing postprocedure. |
![]() | Media file 8: Dressing postexcision. |
![]() | Media file 9: Dressing postexcision. |
![]() | Media file 10: Thrombosed hemorrhoid. Image courtesy of Dr. Jonathan Adler. This thrombosed hemorrhoid was treated by incision and removal of clot. |
![]() | Media file 11: Anatomy of external hemorrhoid. Image courtesy of MedicineNet, Inc. |
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References
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Further Reading
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease, NIH: Hemorrhoids
National Library of Medicine, NIH: Hemorrhoids
Keywords
hemorrhoid, thrombosed external hemorrhoid, hemorrhoid excision, hemroid, hemroids, hemorrhoid treatment, hemorrhoid surgery, external hemorrhoid, external hemorrhoids, hemorrhoid relief, thrombosed hemorrhoid, hemorrhoid pictures






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