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What is Haemorrhoid Banding?
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Dr Basil Almehdawy
Gastroenterologist
Dr Basil Almehdawy is a Queensland trained Consultant Gastroenterologist, he finished an Advanced Luminal endoscopy fellowship at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, focused at advanced … View Profile
Haemorrhoid banding (rubber band ligation) is a quick, minimally invasive procedure used to treat internal haemorrhoids. A small rubber band is placed around the base of the haemorrhoid using a specialised applicator inserted through a short scope. The band cuts off the blood supply to the haemorrhoid, causing it to shrink, die, and fall off naturally within 5 to 10 days.
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