Hemorrhoids: Surgical Management Flashcards
1
Q
Surgical Management
A
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Cryosurgery
- Rubber Band Ligation
- Stapled hemorrhoidectomy
2
Q
Removal of hemorrhoids
Internal and external packing secured by a T-binder
A
Hemorrhoidectomy
3
Q
Application of extreme low temperature to destroy or remove diseased tissue (prolonged wound healing)
A
Cryosurgery
4
Q
Internal hemorrhoids
Anoscope and small rubber bands
A
Rubber Band Ligation
5
Q
Pre-op care
A
Advise low residue diet
Administer stool softeners
6
Q
Nursing Care after Hemorrhoidectomy
A
- WOF: bleeding
- Prone or side lying position
- Administer analgesics, stool softeners
- Offer sitz bath 3-4x/day
7
Q
Nursing Care after Hemorrhoidectomy
Rationale for sitz bath
A
Reduce pain and swelling, heal rectal fissures
8
Q
Non surgical Management
A
- Infrared photocoagulation
- Bipolar diathermy
- Laser therapy
