Low-temperature argon plasma in the wounds treatment after hemorrhoidectomy

AIM : to improve the results of treatment in hemorrhoid Grade IV. PATIENTS AND METHODS: prospective randomized study included 101 patients with combined hemorrhoids IV were divided two groups. Both groups homogenous age and gender. All underwent open hemorrhoidectomy monopolar coagulation. Low-temperature argon plasma application was implemented postoperative period as an additional option main group at 2, 4, 6, 8, 14, 21, 30 days after surgery. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS, 0 10 points) used assess pain intensity. Bacteriological cytological tests performed then every 7 until wounds completely healed. The area wound rate healing calculated using a planimetric method. Quality life assessed before surgery, on 8 SF-36 questionnaire. RESULTS 30th day cytology confirmed occurred 38 (76.0%) 18(36.0%) control group, p = 0.0001. VAS score surgery 3 (3; 4) 4 5) points respectively, 0.00003. measuring showed significant difference physical component between groups: 48 (44; 53) vs 42 (38; 48) respectively (p < 0.05). On procedure, quality — 0.005. There found microbial content 104 107 CFU CONCLUSION low-temperature accelerates healing, well reduces A antimicrobial effect detected.