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Patients’ characteristics
| Variable | Number (n = 91) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sex: | ||
| Male | 49 | 53.8 |
| Female | 42 | 46.2 |
| Grade of hemorrhoidal disease: | ||
| II | 9 | 9.9 |
| III | 46 | 50.5 |
| IV | 36 | 39.6 |
| Preoperative treatment: | ||
| Non-operative therapy | 68 | 74.7 |
| Rubber-band ligation | 4 | 4.4 |
| Hemorrhoidectomy | 3 | 3.3 |
| None | 16 | 17.6 |
