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Anatomy and Development of Haemorrhoids (Including Classification)

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Surgical Treatment of Haemorrhoids

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It is, at first sight, somewhat surprising that, in this age of rapid technological advances and medical achievements, our understanding of one of the commonest afflictions of the human race is, at best, limited. Literature relating to haemorrhoids spans many centuries, but the scientific basis of most of these contributions may be justly disputed. Theories relating to aetiology abound, and conversations with colleagues and lay people alike reveal an astounding spectrum of concepts. It is prudent, therefore, to return to an appreciation of the relevant anatomy, from which appropriate criticisms concerning theories of the development of haemorrhoids may be made.

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  1. St. Marks Hospital and The Royal London Hospital, The Cosy, Basingstoke Road, SO24 9DL, Old Alresford, Hants, UK

    Charles V. Mann MA, MCh, FRCS (Emeritus Surgeon) (Emeritus Surgeon)

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Lunniss, P.J. (2002). Anatomy and Development of Haemorrhoids (Including Classification). In: Mann, C.V. (eds) Surgical Treatment of Haemorrhoids. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3727-6_2

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