Long‐Term Outcome of Rubber Band Ligation for Symptomatic Primary and Recurrent Internal Hemorrhoids

PURPOSE: Rubber band ligation therapy for symptomatic hemorrhoidal disease has been used for many years and is a well-accepted treatment modality, but information on long-term outcome is limited. Our goals were to determine safety and long-term efficacy of this treatment. METHODS: A retrospective chart review of patients undergoing rubber band ligatures for symptomatic internal hemorrhoids in a single practice was conducted. Information on …