The use of topical anaesthetic in the banding of internal haemorrhoids: a feasibility study for a randomised control trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Rubber band ligation (RBL) is a procedure commonly performed in colorectal clinics for internal haemorrhoids. Overall, 90% of patients experience pain following RBL. We aimed to complete a feasibility randomised control trial assessing the role of topical anaesthetic before RBL of internal haemorrhoids.

Methods

We performed a prospective, single-centre, single blinded, randomised (1:1) control feasibility trial. Patients presenting with symptomatic haemorrhoids suitable for banding were randomised to undergo the procedure with local anaesthetic or without (control). Pain scores and vasovagal symptoms were assessed at 0 minutes, 30 minutes, 4 hours and 72 hours after the procedure. Primary outcome measures were recruitment rate, participant retention rate and pat

SUBMITTER: Sharma V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10750542 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature