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Hemorrhoid vasculature - internal vs external

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Hemorrhoid vasculature includes internal and external hemorrhoids, categorized based on their location and the blood vessels that supply them.

Step-by-step explanation:

The vasculature of hemorrhoids can be categorized into internal and external hemorrhoids.

Internal hemorrhoids are located inside the rectum and are covered by mucous membranes. They are supplied by branches of the superior rectal artery and drained by branches of the superior rectal vein. These hemorrhoids are not usually painful as they are located above the dentate line.

External hemorrhoids, on the other hand, are located outside the anus and are covered by skin. They are supplied by branches of the inferior rectal artery and drained by branches of the inferior rectal vein. External hemorrhoids can be painful and may cause itching or bleeding.

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