Cap-assisted endoscopic sclerotherapy for internal hemorrhoids: technique protocol and study design for a multi-center randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cap-assisted endoscopic sclerotherapy is a new interventional therapy for internal hemorrhoids and rectal prolapse under colonoscopy. The proper length of the endoscopic injection needle is the core for performing cap-assisted endoscopic sclerotherapy well with more benefits and less complications. However, no data are currently available to guide endoscopists to consider the length of injection needle before cap-assisted endoscopic sclerotherapy. This study is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of cap-assisted endoscopic sclerotherapy with long or short injection needle in the treatment of internal hemorrhoids.

Methods

This is a nationwide multi-center, prospective, single-blind and randomized controlled trial. Patients with grade I-II internal hemorrho

SUBMITTER: Wu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7278306 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature