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AUTHOR
Clerico G.
Correction to: Mesoglycan for pain control after open excisional HAEMOrrhoidectomy (MeHAEMO): an observational multicentre study on behalf of the Italian Society of Colorectal Surgery (SICCR) (BMC Surgery, (2020), 20, 1, (251), 10.1186/s12893-020-00914-5)
An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.
Evaluation and management of hemorrhoids: Italian society of colorectal surgery (SICCR) consensus statement
Hemorrhoidal disease (HD) is the most common proctological disease in the Western countries. However, its real prevalence is underestimated due to the frequent self-medication. The aim of this consensus statement is to provide evidence-based data to allow an individualized and appropriate management and treatment of HD. The strategy used to search for evidence was based on application of electronic sources such as MEDLINE, PubMed, Cochrane Review Library, CINAHL, and EMBASE. These guidelines are inclusive and not prescriptive. The recommendations were defined and graded based on the current levels of evidence and in accordance with the criteria adopted by American College of Chest Physician…