Table 1.
Patients’ baseline characteristics.
| Group A | Group B | |
|---|---|---|
| Patients (n°) | 50 | 50 |
| Sex (M:F) | 22:28 | 24:26 |
| Age (years) | 46.9 ± 11.2 | 47.0 ± 11.5 |
| Comorbidities (n°) | 20 | 24 |
| Digital Rectal Examination | ||
| - Bleeding (n°) - IV-degree prolapse (n°) - Dystrophy (NRS *) - De-epithelialization (NRS) - Edema (NRS) |
17 28 5.9 ± 2.5 6.2 ± 2.4 7.0 ± 1.9 |
21 24 5.4 ± 2.3 5.3 ± 2.4 6.4 ± 2.0 |
| Patients’ symptoms | ||
| - Bleeding (VAS **) - Prolapse (VAS) - Itching (VAS) - Pain (VAS) |
6.6 ± 2.0 6.7 ± 1.7 5.8 ± 2.2 12.7 ± 17.3 |
6.9 ± 1.7 6.8 ± 1.6 5.5 ± 2.2 12.0 ± 17.2 |
* NRS: Numeric Rating Scale, 11-point. ** VAS: Visual Analogue Scale, at 10-points, except for pain, at 100-points.