Table 1.
Baseline demographic data by randomised group
| RBL (n=176) | HAL (n=161) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male | 99 (56%) | 85 (53%) |
| Female | 77 (44%) | 76 (47%) |
| Age, years | ||
| Mean (SD) | 49·0 (12·9) | 48·5 (13·5) |
| Median (IQR) | 50·5 (38·5–58·0) | 49·0 (38·0–60·0) |
| Range | 21·9–79·3 | 20·2–74·6 |
| Body-mass index, kg/m2 | ||
| Mean (SD) | 28·0 (557) | 28·2 (7·1) |
| Median (IQR) | 27·0 (24·4–31·7) | 26·8 (24·1–30·0) |
| Range | 17·4–44·9 | 18·8–67·4 |
| Grade of haemorrhoids | ||
| II (%) | 115 (65%) | 92 (57%) |
| III (%) | 60 (34%) | 68 (42%) |
| Missing | 1 (0·6%) | 1 (0·6%) |
| Previous treatment | ||
| No (%) | 124 (70%) | 124 (70%) |
| Yes (%) | 52 (30%) | 36 (22%) |
| Missing | 0 | 1 (0·6%) |
| Procedure information | ||
| Number of patients receiving procedure | 172 (98%) | 158 (98%) |
| Median time from randomisation to procedure, days (IQR) | 0 (0–19) | 62 (39–91) |
| Number of patients receiving treatment on the same day as randomisation | 114 (63%) | 0 |
Data are n (%) or median (IQR). RBL=rubber band ligation. HAL=haemorrhoidal artery ligation.