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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum
Published in: Diseases of the Colon & Rectum 9/2004

01-09-2004 | Letters to the Editor

The Author Replies

Author: Paul G. Horgan, Ph.D., F.R.C.S.

Published in: Diseases of the Colon & Rectum | Issue 9/2004

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To the Editor—I am glad to have the opportunity to respond to the comments and questions raised by Drs. Riegler and Cosentini on our recent study. I agree that our work supports the two previous randomized studies published on this topic. The type of handset used in this study was a mid-sized piece, designated LigaSure™ Max. I agree that the use of a scalpel for the first incision may well reduce the cost of the procedure further and certainly would be equally effective as cutting diathermy. I confirm that the grade of hemorrhoids (III or IV) had no effect on the feasibility of hemorrhoidectomy with LigaSure™. …
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Title
The Author Replies
Author
Paul G. Horgan, Ph.D., F.R.C.S.
Publication date
01-09-2004
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Diseases of the Colon & Rectum / Issue 9/2004
Print ISSN: 0012-3706
Electronic ISSN: 1530-0358
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10350-004-0610-3

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