Hemorrhoidectomy for elderly patients aged 75 years or more, before and after studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence of hemorrhoids requiring hemorrhoidectomy among the elderly has been increasing. Old age is sometimes considered a contraindication for surgery. The relationship between age and complications of hemorrhoidectomy for elderly patients is not well established. This study aimed to compare the clinicopathological features and postoperative outcomes of hemorrhoidectomy in the elderly (≥75 years old) and non-elderly patients (<75 years old).

Methods

A total of 100 patients who underwent hemorrhoidectomy for hemorrhoids of Goligher classification grades 3 and 4 at our institution between 2014 and 2018 were enrolled. The clinical characteristics were compared between the elderly and non-elderly patients. Pain scores were measured at 6, 12, 24, and 48 h after

SUBMITTER: Yamamoto M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7251490 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature