The value of routine histopathological examination after haemorrhoidectomy in patients at low and high risk of anal squamous intraepithelial lesions and cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Routine histopathological evaluation of haemorrhoidectomy specimens is not ubiquitous amongst surgeons as its utility is debatable. This is the first study to assess the detection rate of anal squamous intraepithelial lesions (aSIL) and anal squamous cell carcinoma (aSCC) in low- and high-risk patients.

Method

This 9-year retrospective study assessed electronic medical records of all patients who underwent excisional haemorrhoidectomy within an Australian tertiary referral hospital. Patients with sinister clinical examination findings were excluded from the study. Data collected included patient demographics, pertinent history, relevant risk factors, histopathology reports and digital rectal examination findings. Cost-benefit analysis of routine pathology submission and

SUBMITTER: Pornkul P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11911905 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature