Doppler Technology Helps Heal Common, Painful Health Issue
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Friday, June 5, 2020
The THD Doppler Hemorrhoid System uses ultrasound technology to identify and ligate the arteries that cause painful hemorrhoidal symptoms.
Key Points:
- The THD Doppler Hemorrhoid System uses ultrasound technology to identify and ligate the arteries that cause painful hemorrhoidal symptoms.
- As many as 75 percent of people over the age of 45 are affected with the issue.
- Colorectal surgeon Samuel R. Luka, M.D., uses the innovative technology at Durango Outpatient Surgery Center to help relieve the disabling symptoms associated with hemorrhoids.
- "THD is done as an outpatient procedure and allows most patients to get back to work and normal activities quickly," Dr. Luka said.