Barron’s band ligation vs open haemorrhoidectomy in the treatment of hemorrhoids: Anal stenosis, retention of urine, duration of hospital stay post operatively

Abstract

Barron’s band ligation is a simple, safe, and effective method for treating symptomatic second- and thirddegree hemorrhoids with negligible complications. Barron’s band ligation is a treatment modality which can resolve hemorrhoidal disease with lower incidence of complications like severe pain, anal stenosis and intra operative bleeding. Data from all the patients was collected using Structured Proforma. Detailed clinical history was taken in all the patients with particular reference to bleeding per rectum, constipation, prolapse, painful defecation discharge per rectum, dietary habits, and family history of hemorrhoids. Detailed general physical exam was done in all. In Open Haemorrhoidectomy group, 4% had Stenosis and in Barron’s band ligation group, 0% had Stenosis. There was no significant difference in Stenosis between two groups. Mean Duration of hospital stay in Open Haemorrhoidectomy group was
3.64±1.319 days in Barron’s band ligation group was 1.48±0.510 days. There was significant difference in Duration of hospital stay between two groups