An international observational study assessing conservative management in hemorrhoidal disease: results of CHORALIS (aCute HemORrhoidal disease evALuation International Study).

ABSTRACT: Aim: Real-world evidence on the management of hemorrhoidal disease (HD) is limited. This international study collected clinical practice data on the effectiveness of conservative treatments for acute HD on symptoms and quality of life (QoL), providing perspectives of treatment modalities from different continents. Patients & methods: The 4-week observational prospective CHORALIS study involved adult outpatients consulting for spontaneous complaints of hemorrhoids (graded using Goligher classification) and prescribed conservative treatments according to usual clinical practice. Assessments were: anal pain/discomfort (visual analog scale [VAS]), other signs/symptoms (patient questionnaire), Patient Global Impression of Change (PGI-C) questionnaire and disease-specific QoL (HEMO

SUBMITTER: Godeberge P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11426285 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature