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Stapled haemorrhoidectomy offers substantial benefits
BMJ 2001; 322 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.322.7281.303 (Published 03 February 2001) Cite this as: BMJ 2001;322:303- Garth C Beattie, specialist registrar in general surgery,
- Malcolm A Loudon, consultant colorectal surgeon (malcolml@cwcom.net)
- Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry, County Down BT35 8DR
- Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy, Fife KY2 5AH
EDITOR—Brisinda's synopsis of the contemporary treatment of haemorrhoids was timely and comprehensive.1 We have recently undertaken a detailed questionnaire survey of all 800 general and colorectal specialist surgeons in the United Kingdom and Ireland; with the exception of a few specific treatments, such as the injection of botulinum toxin for sphincter spasm, all the treatment modalities mentioned are currently used with varying degrees of popularity.2
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