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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 14, 2024; 30(42): 4569-4575
Published online Nov 14, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i42.4569
Published online Nov 14, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i42.4569
Does hemorrhoidal artery embolization really benefit patients with hemorrhoids?
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 by National 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 Gastroen terology, 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
Revised: September 29, 2024
Accepted: October 12, 2024
Published online: November 14, 2024
Processing time: 149 Days and 6.4 Hours
Core Tip
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.