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What is the purpose of using a Doppler probe in Doppler-guided hemorrhoidectomy?
What is the purpose of using a Doppler probe in Doppler-guided hemorrhoidectomy?
- To remove the hemorrhoids surgically
- To precisely identify and ligate the hemorrhoidal vessels (correct)
- To decrease the blood flow to the hemorrhoids
- To examine the external hemorrhoids
What behavioral modifications are important in preventing the recurrence of hemorrhoids?
What behavioral modifications are important in preventing the recurrence of hemorrhoids?
- Spending more time on the toilet
- Eating high-fat foods
- Reducing dietary fiber and decreasing exercise
- Increasing dietary fiber and limiting time spent on the toilet (correct)
What is necessary to adequately evaluate the long-term effectiveness of Doppler-guided hemorrhoidectomy?
What is necessary to adequately evaluate the long-term effectiveness of Doppler-guided hemorrhoidectomy?
- Increased time spent straining in the squatting position
- No need for further evaluation
- More experience with the procedure (correct)
- A different type of anoscope
What is the main complication for the glue/plug procedure?
What is the main complication for the glue/plug procedure?
Which procedure involves ligating the intersphincteric tract and closing the internal opening?
Which procedure involves ligating the intersphincteric tract and closing the internal opening?
What is the success rate of the LIFT procedure?
What is the success rate of the LIFT procedure?
In case of unsuccessful healing of an anal fistula, which more involved operation can be performed?
In case of unsuccessful healing of an anal fistula, which more involved operation can be performed?
What is the preferred treatment approach for transsphincteric anal fistulas to avoid fecal incontinence?
What is the preferred treatment approach for transsphincteric anal fistulas to avoid fecal incontinence?
What is the role of placing a vessel loop draining seton into the fistula tract prior to sphinctersparing procedures?
What is the role of placing a vessel loop draining seton into the fistula tract prior to sphinctersparing procedures?
What is the success rate for the anal fistula plug procedure, based on the information provided?
What is the success rate for the anal fistula plug procedure, based on the information provided?
