- Recommendation ID
- IPG627/1
- Question
Further research in superior rectal artery embolisation for haemorrhoids should report details of patient selection, and follow-up efficacy (including symptom relief), need for subsequent treatments, quality of life and safety outcomes for at least 1 year.
- Any explanatory notes
(if applicable) Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of superior rectal artery embolisation for haemorrhoids is inadequate in quality and quantity. Therefore, this procedure should only be used in the context of research.
Source guidance details
- Comes from guidance
- Superior rectal artery embolisation for haemorrhoids
- Number
- IPG627
- Date issued
- August 2018
Other details
| Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? | Yes |
| Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register? | No |
| Last Reviewed | 31/08/2018 |