Assessing the role of anastomotic level in low anterior resection (LAR) surgery among rectal cancer patients in the development of LAR syndrome: a systematic review study
Abstract Background The etiology of LARS has not been elaborated on clearly. Studies have reported neoadjuvant therapy, low-lying rectal cancers, adjuvant therapy and anastomotic leakage as risk factors for the development of LARS. Anastomotic level has also been proposed as a possible risk factor;...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-09-01
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Series: | BMC Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-023-02166-5 |