Rubber Band Ligation

Treatment of piles without operation -

Rubber Band Ligation -

Another name is Barron Banding. This is a kind of treatment for piles. Where a kind of band is used. The band is usually made of rubber or latex.

How it works -

A special type of machine (Band Applicator) is used. The band creates pressure around the piles. Then the piles fell down slowly. And the place later drys.

How long does it take -

Usually it takes 2 to 3 weeks to be completely well. But normal activities don’t make any problem. The patient can go home on that day after banding.

When is used -

• When piles are inside (Internal Haemorrhoids).
• When piles are Grade-II or III.
• When piles are in only one or two positions.
• If the patient is unfit to do any other procedure, but the blood shedding continues.

Benefits -

• Pain free and bloodless.
• You don’t need to be admitted in the hospital.
• Normal activities don’t cause any problem.
• Can be done multiple times.
• The cost is less.
• Medically unfit patient but bleeding can be done in their case.
• No other medicine needed.

Difficulty -

• Multiple settings may be required in more than one place.
• May take more than once.
• Bands can slip.
• Rare case may cause slight blood.
• Not applicable to External or Interoexternal piles.
• This doesn’t apply to grade 4 piles.