Direct endoscopic ligation of internal hemorrhoids
Direct endoscopic ligation of internal hemorrhoids. A. The endoscopist positions the ligator in contact with the hemorrhoid about 1 cm above he dentate line. B. Endoscopic suction draws the hemorrhoid into the banding cylinder. C. The elastic O-ring is ej
Endoscopist makes contact with varix to be ligated
A. The endoscopist makes contact with the varix to be ligated. B. The varix is aspirated into the ligating device using endoscopic suction, and the elastic band is ejected from the ligator to ensnare the varix. C. The ligated varix. (Reprinted with permis