Defecation disorder and anal function after surgery for lower rectal cancer in elderly patients

Defecation disorder and anal function after surgery for lower rectal cancer in elderly patients

Abstract Aim This study aims to investigate the association of patient age with defecation disorders and anal function after lower rectal cancer surgery. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the data of 141 consecutive patients with lower rectal cancer who underwent sphincter‐preserving operation. Th...

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Main Authors: Takahiro Korai, Emi Akizuki, Kenji Okita, Toshihiko Nishidate, Koichi Okuya, Yu Sato, Atsushi Hamabe, Masayuki Ishii, Takayuki Nobuoka, Ichiro Takemasa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-01-01
Series:Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery
Subjects:
elderly
intra‐anal pressures
low anterior resection syndrome
rectal cancer
sphincter‐preserving operation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ags3.12505

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https://doi.org/10.1002/ags3.12505

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