Traditional surgery to treat chronic hemorrhoids—called hemorrhoidectomy—is known for its long and often painful recovery. Today, there is a new and minimally invasive option to permanently treat hemorrhoids and alleviate symptoms: Hemorrhoidal artery embolization (HAE).
If conservative treatments like creams, fiber, sitz baths, or medications haven’t worked, you don’t have to keep suffering.
Compared to surgery, HAE offers:
HAE is performed by an interventional radiologist who inserts a tiny catheter into an artery in your upper thigh and then uses x-ray imaging to guide it through the body’s blood vessels to the rectal artery. Special coils are inserted into the artery to cut off the blood supply to the hemorrhoid, causing it to shrink. The success rate of this procedure is greater than 90%.
Unlike surgery, there is no general anesthesia required for the procedure, no incisions and no scarring. You are able to return home the same day and resume your normal activities.
If conservative treatments have failed and symptoms persist, the potential complications of hemorrhoids and resulting painful conditions can include:
“After trying every cream and treatment out there, I thought surgery was my only option. Then I found out about HAE. The procedure was quick, painless, and I didn’t need to take time off work. My symptoms are almost completely gone!”
– Real NSVI Patient
“The bleeding and itching used to control my life. Since my embolization, I can sit comfortably again, go on walks, and not worry about flare-ups. I’m so grateful to the doctors who made this possible.”
– Real NSVI Patient
“I had been dealing with painful hemorrhoids for years and was terrified of surgery. The team at North Star explained hemorrhoid artery embolization in detail, and it was such an easy process. I went home the same day and noticed improvement within a week.”
– Real NSVI Patient
This procedure is performed on an outpatient basis by the experienced doctors at North Star Vascular & Interventional. If your doctor is not familiar with hemorrhoidal artery embolization, we are happy to help provide them with the information they need to make an informed recommendation.
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Our doctors are fellowship trained in vascular and interventional radiology. With more than 13 years of education and training, they are among the most highly trained doctors practicing medicine today and are uniquely qualified to provide both diagnostic evaluations as well as the required treatment.
If you believe you are a candidate for HAE, we invite you to schedule a consultation with us. We are happy to work with your doctor(s) and other members of your care team to find the right treatment for your specific condition.