Dickey W, Garrett D.
Department of Gastroenterology, Altnagelvin Hospital, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Am J Gastroenterol 2000 Jul;95(7):1714-6
- 39 patients – grade 2 or 3 haemorrhoids
- Videoendoscopy anoscopy performed to give better and enlarged view of haemorrhoids (including photographic record if required)
- Banding performed using KilRoid® – 1, 2 or 3 haemorrhoids
Results
34/39 (87%) had no recurrence of bleeding (3/34 – rebanded successfully, 1/34 continued with persistent bleeding and 1/34 persistent bleeding not associated with haemorrhoids),
The authors conclude that using videoendoscopic anoscopy and Kilroid® is an effective method that offers considerable cost advantages compared to using endoscopic band ligation.
2. R. De Falco, C. Prota, P. Fabborcino, M.Cirillo
Special Department of Surgical Pathophysiology of the Digestive System; Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, “Frederico II” Naples.
Riv. It. Colonproct. 1995;14:97-102
In this study, haemorrhoid patients were either treated with KilRoid® or a Barron-Mc Givney reusable ligator.
This is the largest study where a disposable instrument is compared with a reusable instrument.