Impact of bowel dysfunction on quality of life after sphincter-preserving resection for rectal cancer

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Katrine J. Emmertsen · Aarhus University Hospital

Søren Laurberg · Aarhus University Hospital

P Jess · University of Copenhagen

Melvin Madsen · Regionshospitalet Herning

Hans Jørgen Nielsen · Hvidovre Hospital

Anders Uth Ovesen · Aalborg University Hospital

Søren Salomon ·

Abstract

Bowel dysfunction is a major problem with an immense impact on QoL following sphincter-preserving resection. The risk of major LARS was significantly increased after neoadjuvant therapy and total mesorectal excision.

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Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes Diverticular Disease and Complications

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Published in: British journal of surgery

Volume 100, Issue 10, pp. 1377-1387

DOI: 10.1002/bjs.9223

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Impact of bowel dysfunction on quality of life after sphincter-preserving resection for rectal cancer

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