By Admin January 07, 2010
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Indications:
Painful thrombosed external hemorrhoid
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Contraindications:
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Coagulopathy (PT or PTT >1.3× control)
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Thrombocytopenia (platelet count < 50,000/mm3)
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Nonthrombosed prolapsed hemorrhoid
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Anesthesia:
1% lidocaine (mixing lidocaine with 1/100,000 epinephrine may reduce bleeding)
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Equipment:
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Scalpel handle and #15 blade
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Sterile prep solution
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25-gauge needle and syringe
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Forceps
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Small clamps
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Vaseline or Xeroform gauze
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There is no doubt that the thrombosed external hemorrhoid inflammation can be a very painful condition. Thanks to your article, I am more aware with how to manage it.
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