External Hemorrhoid Thrombectomy
Thrombosed external hemorrhoids occur when a blood clot forms in a vein located in the anal canal. This can cause swelling and pain. Most thrombosed hemorrhoids resolve on their own within a few weeks. However, if symptoms do not improve after a couple of weeks, or if they get worse, an external hemorrhoid thrombectomy may be prescribed by a doctor.
An external hemorrhoid thrombectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove a clot from external hemorrhoid. This procedure is usually performed on an outpatient basis, meaning the person does not have to stay in the hospital overnight. Surgery to remove the clot and relieve the pressure is best performed within the first 72 hours after symptoms begin.
This surgical procedure is typically done under local anesthesia, which numbs the area around hemorrhoid. The surgeon will make a small incision in the skin around hemorrhoid and then use a suction device to remove the clot. Sometimes, the surgeon may also need to remove part of external hemorrhoid. An external hemorrhoid thrombectomy is generally considered safe and effective, and most people recover from it without complications.
