Band Ligation Vs Sclerotherapy in The Treatment of Hemorrhoids- A Quasi Experimental Study in A Tertiary Care Centre

Abstract Introduction: In this study, haemorrhoids, a common ailment affecting a substantial portion of the adult population worldwide as under age of 50, present a significant burden on healthcare systems and patient quality of life. Band ligation and Sclerotherapy represent two widely minimally invasive procedures for managing grade II-III haemorrhoids. Result: The mean age across all participants was 43.7 years (±10.8), with RBL and PS groups having mean ages of 43.5 (±9.8) and 44.0 (±11.9) years, respectively. Among the 50 participants, 42% were female and 58% were male. The RBL group included 48% females and 52% males, while the PS group had 36% females and 64% males. Discussion: Hemorrhoidal disease, described as far back as the Ebers papyrus and elaborated upon by Greek, Roman and medieval surgeons, continues to occupy a prominent place in present-day colorectal practice