Evaluating the Accuracy of Hemorrhoids: Comparison Among Specialties and Symptoms

CONCLUSIONS: A variety of anorectal complaints are diagnosed as hemorrhoids by providers who have initial contact with the patients. Educational programs directed toward improving physician knowledge can potentially improve diagnostic accuracy and earlier initiation of appropriate care. Presenting symptoms other than protrusion lead to higher rate of misdiagnosis by a referring physician. See Video Abstract at http://links.lww.com/DCR/A847.
Source: Diseases of the Colon and Rectum - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Contribution: Anorectal Source Type: research