Superior Rectal Artery Embolization for Symptomatic Grades 2 and 3 Hemorrhoidal Disease: 6-Month Follow-up among 43 Patients.

Purpose: To assess the technical and clinical success rates of superior rectal artery embolization in the treatment of symptomatic Grades 2 and 3 hemorrhoidal disease.

Materials And Methods: Since March 2019, 43 patients (24 men and 19 women; mean age, 52 years [18-77 years]) with symptomatic hemorrhoidal disease have been treated and completed the 6-month follow-up with anamnestic questionnaire and disease scores, including French bleeding, Goligher prolapse, visual analog scale for pain, and quality of life. Clinical success was assessed at 7 days, 1 month, and 6 months of follow-up by updating the clinical scores.