Bleeding during bowel movements, persistent rectal discomfort, and the embarrassment of discussing it with yet another doctor -- none of that has to continue.
Soris Pain & Vascular Institute performs hemorrhoid artery embolization in an outpatient setting. HAE blocks the arteries feeding enlarged hemorrhoids without surgery, without bowel prep, and without the painful recovery that follows a hemorrhoidectomy.
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Hemorrhoid artery embolization is a catheter-based procedure that reduces blood flow to enlarged hemorrhoidal tissue by occluding the superior rectal arteries. Without their arterial supply, the swollen hemorrhoids shrink gradually over several weeks.
Our physicians access the arterial system through a small puncture in the wrist or groin. A microcatheter is advanced under fluoroscopic guidance to the superior rectal artery branches.
Metallic coils or embolic particles seal the target arteries. Soris Pain & Vascular Institute uses this technique as a minimally invasive alternative to traditional Hemorrhoids surgery.
Procedure
The vascular team at Soris Pain & Vascular Institute evaluates your condition during a consultation. No bowel prep is required before HAE, which distinguishes it from surgical hemorrhoidectomy.
You will lie on the procedure table under local anesthesia. Mild sedation may be provided if needed for your comfort. The physician navigates the microcatheter to the superior rectal artery branches under live X-ray guidance.
Embolic agents are delivered to reduce arterial inflow to the hemorrhoidal plexus. The procedure takes 45 to 60 minutes.
Patients leave our clinics the same day. Post-procedure discomfort is minimal compared to surgical alternatives.
Soris Pain & Vascular Institute schedules a follow-up within two weeks. Hemorrhoid shrinkage occurs progressively over four to eight weeks.
Benefits
Traditional hemorrhoidectomy involves tissue removal, stitches, and weeks of post-surgical pain. HAE at Soris Pain & Vascular Institute requires only a catheter puncture and no rectal manipulation.
Unlike surgical options, HAE does not require colonoscopy-style preparation. You arrive at our outpatient center, and the procedure is performed under local anesthesia. Mild sedation may be provided if needed for your comfort.
Most patients resume normal activities within one to two days. The approach preserves rectal tissue integrity while reducing the hemorrhoidal blood supply.
Conditions Treated with Hemorrhoid Artery Embolization
Patients with bleeding, prolapsing internal hemorrhoids who have not responded to banding or sclerotherapy may be candidates. HAE targets the arterial supply without direct rectal intervention.
Some patients experience hemorrhoid recurrence after rubber band ligation or infrared coagulation. Embolization offers a different treatment mechanism by addressing arterial inflow.
Collaboration
Our physicians perform hemorrhoid artery embolization at Soris Pain & Vascular Institute. Each holds privileges at affiliated hospitals.
The care team assists with patient consultations and follow-up care at our clinics.
FAQ
Studies show HAE provides significant symptom improvement in most patients with grade II and III hemorrhoids. The procedure avoids the prolonged recovery and pain associated with surgical excision.
Bleeding reduction often occurs within the first two weeks. Full hemorrhoid shrinkage develops over four to eight weeks as the tissue loses its arterial supply.
Coverage varies by plan. The office staff at Soris Pain & Vascular Institute verifies your benefits and discusses costs before scheduling.
If you receive sedation, you will need someone to drive you home. If no sedation is used, your physician will let you know whether it is safe for you to drive after the procedure.
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