Benign functional anorectal conditions: a multi-centre analysis of rectal stump symptomatology in patients undergoing stoma formation

Rectal stump symptomatology is common in patients undergoing a defunctioning stoma for benign functional anorectal conditions. Many of these patients require ongoing management to control their symptoms, including in some cases a completion proctectomy. This study forms the basis for further research on rectal stump symptomatology in this complex cohort of patients.