Rectal varices vs hemorrhoids-diagnosis and management

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Nov 27, 2024 (publication date) through Nov 6, 2024

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World Journal of Hepatology

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1948-5182

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Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 160, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA

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World J Hepatol. Nov 27, 2024; 16(11): 1216-1218
Published online Nov 27, 2024. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v16.i11.1216

Table 2 Difference between rectal varices and hemorrhoids

Characteristics	Rectal varices	Hemorrhoids
Extend	Extend beyond 4 cm from anal verge	Less than 4 cm from anal verge
Location	Rectum, anal canal	Anal canal
Effect on digit pressure	Collapse on digital pressure
Effect on inserting proctoscope	Do not prolapse in protoscope	Prolapse
Management	EVBL	High fiber diet
	Sclerotherapy	Stool softening agents
	Angioembolization	Increased water intake
	TIPs	Warm sitz bath

TIP: Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts.

Citation: Majid Z, Yaseen T, Tasneem AA, Luck NH. Rectal varices vs hemorrhoids-diagnosis and management. World J Hepatol 2024; 16(11): 1216-1218
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v16/i11/1216.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v16.i11.1216