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CRH Hemorrhoid Banding Procedure
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing the Atherton Endoscopy Center. Our goal is to provide you with the highest quality of care in a friendly environment. We always welcome your feedback regarding your experience at our facility.
About the Procedure
You doctor has recommended that you have the CRH-O’Regan Hemorrhoid Banding procedure. The procedure is a simple, painless and highly effective procedure (99.1%) that can be performed in less than a minute. Our physician will place a tiny rubber band around the internal hemorrhoid to cut off its blood supply. The hemorrhoid then shrinks and falls of within a day or so, usually without you noticing. Once the hemorrhoid is gone, so are your symptoms. The typical treatment plan is for a series of three bandings, one every two weeks or more.
At AEC we use the patented CRH-O’Regan Disposable Hemorrhoid Banding System, considered to be the “gold standard” treatment. The system is smaller and more comfortable for patients and uses gentle suction to grasp the hemorrhoid, thus significantly reducing the risk of pain and bleeding. The CRH O-Regan Disposable Banding System is the only hemorrhoidal removal treatment that requires no pain medication and virtually no recovery time.
Five Days before the Procedure:
Please discontinue any of the following medications :
- • Blood thinning medications – such as Coumadin and Plavix. Please discuss stopping these medications with your doctor..
- Anti-arthritis medications (Voltaren, Lodine, Indocin, Orudis, Daypro, Feldene)
Two Days Prior To Your Procedure
One of our nurses will be contacting you two days prior to your procedure to obtain your medical history and to review any preparation instructions. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have at that time. Please make sure you tell the nurse if you have any of the following:
- Allergies to any medications or latex products
- A tendency to bleed during surgical or dental procedures
The Nurse will ask you about the medications you take. Please let her/him know if you are taking or have recently taken, any of the following medications:
- Blood thinning medications – as above
- Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors – i.e. Viagra, Levitra, Cialis. Upon admission, we will need to be informed if these have been taken within 48 hours of the procedure. It can interact with a cream we may use following your procedure.
The Day Before Your Procudure
Important: Please be aware that the time you take your preparation may vary depending on the time of your procedure.
Please follow the instruction times given to you by your physician.
The Day of Your Procedure
Please wear loose, comfortable clothing that is easily removed. Avoid tight fitting garments such as pantyhose. Please leave your valuable at home. You will be changing into a patient gown; you may leave on a t-shirt and your socks.
Bring the following items with you:
- Your insurance card and driver's license or other suitable ID card.
- A list of all medications you are taking (or bring the bottles with you)
Please arrive at our center 15 minutes prior to your scheduled procedure time unless otherwise instructed. You will not be receiving sedation, therefore you will be able to drive following the procedure. When you arrive our receptionist will review your insurance and contact information with you. Please let her know of any changes.
The nurse will bring you back to the admission area to get you ready for your procedure.
- She/he will review your medical history if this has not already been done.
- You will be signing a consent form to have your physician perform a series of CRH Banding procedures.
- She/he will obtain your blood pressure, pulse and oxygen saturation prior to the procedure.
