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Data sources for recurrence at one year
| RBL (N = 176) | HAL (N = 161) | |
|---|---|---|
| Recurrence at one year (total) | 87 (49%) | 48 (30%) |
| Self-reported recurrencea | 37 (29%b) | 34 (29%b) |
| Data from GP and consultant questionnairesa | 60 (35%) | 23 (14%) |
Adapted with permission from Brown et al. 2016 [27]. HAL haemorrhoidal artery ligation, RBL rubber band ligation, GP general practitioner
aIndividuals may contribute data to both measures of recurrence
bDenominator is number of patients returning questionnaire
