What is rubber band ligation/Barran band ligation?
Rubber bend ligation or Barran band ligation or it is often called is a non-surgical ambulatory procedure to treat second degree hemorrhoids/Piles & some third degree hemorrhoid/Piles. It is a process in which is tied off at its base by a rubber band stropping the blood flow of Hemorrhoids. How it is done? This procedure is usually performed as an out door patient procedure without anesthesia. An instrument whish facilitates the viewing of the anal canal (Proctoscope) is introduced in the anus & the hemorrhoid mass located. A rubber band is placed around the base of the Hemorrhoids with the help of a special instrument, cutting off the blood supply to the hemorrhoids .The hemorrhoids then shrinks, shrivels up, dies & ultimately falls off within 7 to 10 days leaving some scar tissue which support the veins in the area. Preventing them to distend or bulge in to the cavity.
