Fecal incontinence after total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer—impact of potential risk factors and pelvic intraoperative neuromonitoring

Fecal incontinence after total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer—impact of potential risk factors and pelvic intraoperative neuromonitoring

Abstract Background Fecal incontinence frequently occurs after total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer. This prospective study analyzed predictive factors and the impact of pelvic intraoperative neuromonitoring at different follow-up intervals. Methods Fifty-two patients were included undergoing...

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Main Authors: Daniel W. Kauff, Yvonne D. S. Roth, Rika S. Bettzieche, Werner Kneist
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
Rectal cancer
Autonomic nervous system
Neoadjuvant therapy
Fecal incontinence
Intraoperative monitoring
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-020-1782-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-020-1782-6

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