Patient Forms and Instructions: Download and Print

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New Pilonidal Patient Questionnaire

Are you a new patient looking for Pilonidal Surgery at The Sternberg Clinic? Please complete a New Pilonidal Patient Questionnaire to provide our office staff with your information and medical history. Read the patient instructions and guidelines

Pilonidal Cleft Lift Surgery
Post-Operative Instructions

If you have undergone surgery for Pilonidal Disease, read this document to prepare for surgery and plan your recovery after the operation. Download and Print

Patient FAQ
and Drain Video Instructions

Learn how to photograph your pilonidal disease for effective consultation for long-distance patients. Download and Print

Plus, read the Pilonidal Surgery FAQ and watch a video demonstrating how to drain the wound during recovery.

Colonoscopy Patient Instructions

If you are preparing for a colonoscopy at The Sternberg Clinic, follow these patient instructions before and after treatment. Read more

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General Surgery
Patient Instructions

Anal Fissure Treatment Plan

An anal fissure is a ‘cut’ in the anal canal resulting from trauma. Most people suffering from an anal fissure experience pain during or after defecation (the act of moving one’s bowels, a number 2). Download and Print

Nitroglycerine​ ​Ointment​ ​0.2%

If you’ve been prescribed nitroglycerin ointment for your anal fissure, read our fact sheet for pharmacy locations and instructions for use. Download and Print

Rubber​ ​Band​ ​Hemorrhoid​ ​Ligation

You just had a rubber band or bands applied to you internal hemorrhoids. Here are a few things to be aware of. Download and Print

Suggestions​ ​for​ ​perianal​ ​care​ ​
in​ ​patients​ ​with​ ​itching​ ​or irritation

Read our suggestions for patients with perianal itching and other anal symptoms or conditions that can contribute to anal itching or discomfort. Download and Print

Taking​ ​a​ ​Fiber​ ​Supplement

There are many fiber supplements and all can be purchased without a prescription. Read our information sheet on how to select and use a fiber supplement. Download and Print

Thrombosed​ ​or​ ​Prolapsed​ ​Hemorrhoids

For patients with severe, circumferential thrombosed hemorrhoids and/or prolapsed hemorrhoids there are two primary treatment options. Download and Print

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