Long-term bowel functional outcomes following anal sphincter-preserving surgery for upper and middle rectal cancer: a single-center longitudinal study

CONCLUSION: Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in combination with low tumor level was significantly associated with delayed bowel dysfunction even after 2 years of follow-up. Therefore, careful selection and discussion with patients are paramount.PMID:38414121 | DOI:10.3393/ac.2022.01067.0152

Source: Annals of Coloproctology - February 28, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ahmad Sakr Seung Yoon Yang Min Soo Cho Hyuk Hur Byung Soh Min Kang Young Lee Nam Kyu Kim Source Type: research