Lei ML, Dong LL, Zhang HP, Yu YB. Does hemorrhoidal artery embolization really benefit patients with hemorrhoids? World J Gastroenterol 2024; 30(42): 4569-4575 [PMID: 39563747 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i42.4569]
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Yan-Bo Yu, MD, PhD, Doctor, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, No. 107 Wenhuaxi Road, Jinan 250012, Shandong Province, China. yuyanbo2000@126.com
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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Letter to the Editor
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Miao-Lin Lei, Hui-Peng Zhang, Yan-Bo Yu, Department of Gastroenterology, Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong Province, China
Li-Li Dong, Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Qingdao Third People’s Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266001, Shandong Province, China
Author contributions: Lei ML performed the bibliographic search; Lei ML and Dong LL designed the overall concept and outline of the manuscript; Yu YB and Zhang HP revised the article critically for important intellectual content; and all authors approved the final version of the manuscript.
Supported byNational Natural Science Foundation of China (General Program), No. 82070540; The Taishan Scholars Program of Shandong Province, No. tsqn202211309; and Program of Medical and Health Research Guidance in Qingdao City, No. 2022-WJZD108.
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Corresponding author: Yan-Bo Yu, MD, PhD, Doctor, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, No. 107 Wenhuaxi Road, Jinan 250012, Shandong Province, China. yuyanbo2000@126.com
Received: June 4, 2024 Revised: September 29, 2024 Accepted: October 12, 2024 Published online: November 14, 2024 Processing time: 149 Days and 6.4 Hours
Abstract
This letter offers commentary on an article published in a recent issue of the World Journal of Gastroenterology. Hemorrhoidal artery embolization is a promising approach to severe hemorrhoidal bleeding treatment, but inappropriate patient selection and the use of different embolization procedures may affect the clinical efficacy and cause serious complications. In this article, the most appropriate candidate patients, embolization materials, embolization methods, and clinical evaluation methods are discussed to improve the safety and effectiveness of the procedure.
Core Tip: Hemorrhoidal artery embolization (Emborrhoid) is a promising nonsurgical technique for treating severe hemorrhoidal bleeding. The indications, contraindications, effectiveness, and safety of hemorrhoidal artery embolization should be considered to achieve better health outcomes.
