Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	26514
Country	Portugal

Received	2016-04-13 09:07
Peer-Review Started	2016-04-18 11:11
To Make the First Decision	2016-05-17 13:54
Return for Revision	2016-05-19 14:35
Revised	2016-05-26 06:20
Second Decision	2016-07-07 08:32
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2016-07-18 11:15
Articles in Press	2016-07-18 11:15
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Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2016-07-21 07:37
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Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Rubber band ligation of hemorrhoids: A guide for complications
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Andreia Albuquerque
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Andreia Albuquerque, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Centro Hospitalar São João, Alameda Professor Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal. a.albuquerque.dias@gmail.com
Key Words	Hemorrhoids; Rubber band ligation; Pain; Bleeding; Infection
Core Tip	Rubber band ligation of hemorrhoids is a very effective non-surgical treatment for internal hemorr-hoids. Different techniques were developed mainly to improve efficacy and safety. This is an overall safe pro-cedure, although severe complications can occur, such as infections. It is very important to know these possible complications to reduce their risk and to allow early re-cognition and successful treatment.
Publish Date	2016-09-25 14:53
Citation	Albuquerque A. Rubber band ligation of hemorrhoids: A guide for complications. World J Gastrointest Surg 2016; 8(9): 614-620
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v8/i9/614.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v8.i9.614

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