Risk factors associated with low anterior resection syndrome: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
Purpose Oncological outcomes following rectal cancer surgery have improved significantly over recent decades with lower recurrences and longer overall survival. However, many of the patients experienced low anterior resection syndrome (LARS).
See Liang Lim +8 more
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Efficacy of Tibial Nerve Stimulation on Fecal Incontinence in Patients With Low Anterior Resection Syndrome Following Surgery for Colorectal Cancer [PDF]
Objective To systematically review the available literature on the efficacy of tibial nerve stimulation on faecal incontinence and quality of life in adult patients with low anterior resection syndrome following surgery for colorectal cancer.
Aigul Tazhikova +5 more
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Low anterior resection syndrome and methods of its assessment (literature review)
Low anterior resection syndrome is a common problem due to the increased incidence of rectal cancer and the high incidence of anorectal dysfunction during sphincter-preserving surgical interventions.
O. K. Bondarenko +7 more
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Long-term outcomes of transanal irrigation in patients with low anterior resection syndrome: what happens after more than five years? [PDF]
Martellucci J +5 more
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How Should the Low Anterior Resection Syndrome Score Be Interpreted? [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Bowel dysfunction after low anterior resection is often assessed by determining the low anterior resection syndrome score. What is unknown, however, is whether this syndrome is already present in the general population and which nonsurgical ...
Al-Saidi, Aia M. A. +4 more
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Potential Impact of Probiotics on Low Anterior Resection Syndrome: An Emerging Area of Research [PDF]
The worldwide age-standardized incidence and mortality rates of rectal cancer are estimated to be 7.6 and 3.3 per 100,000, respectively.
Sara Shojaei-Zarghani +2 more
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Low Anterior Resection Syndrome [PDF]
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Low anterior resection syndrome is a highly prevalent condition that can develop after anal sphincter-sparing surgery for rectal cancer and impair quality of life.
Chokshi, Reena V, Nguyen, Theresa H
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Background: Anterior resection is a common surgical approach used in rectal cancer surgery; however, this procedure is known to cause bowel injury and dysfunction. Neoadjuvant therapy is widely used in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer.
Zongyu Liang MM +8 more
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Coding the issue: low anterior resection syndrome following rectal cancer treatment [PDF]
Cameron N. Fick +8 more
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Enhancing support for patients with low anterior resection syndrome: insights and educational resources from the LARSCAT project. [PDF]
Ribas Y +12 more
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