Background: Hemorrhoidal disease, affecting over 20 % of the population, presents management challenges due to its multifaceted nature. While treatments like Micronized Purified Flavonoid Fraction (MPFF) show promise, Aescin's efficacy remains uncertain. This study assesses the combined effectiveness of Aescin with MPFF against MPFF alone in treating Grades 1 and 2 hemorrhoids, focusing on halting bleeding and reducing mass effect.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Abdominal cocoon syndrome (ACS) represents a category within sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis, characterized by the encapsulation of internal organs with a fibrous, cocoon-like membrane of unknown origin, resulting in bowel obstruction and ischemia. Diagnosing this condition before surgery poses a challenge, often requiring confirmation during laparotomy. In this context, we depict three instances of ACS: One linked to intestinal obstruction, the second exclusively manifesting as intestinal ischemia without any obstruction, and the final case involving a discrepancy between the radiologist and the surgeon.
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