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A 2-year prospective study on the evolution of Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS) following rectal cancer surgery. [PDF]

Int J Colorectal Dis
Lauwereins L, D'Hoore A, Coeckelberghs E, Fieuws S, Wolthuis A, Bislenghi G, Van Molhem Y, Van Geluwe B, Debrun L, Devoogdt N, De Groef A, Asnong A, Geraerts I.   +12 more
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Validation of the Slovenian version of the low anterior resection syndrome score for rectal cancer patients after surgery

Slovenian Journal of Public Health, 2019
The purpose of this study was to translate the low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) score into Slovenian and to test its validity on Slovenian patients who underwent low anterior rectal resection.
Grosek Jan, Košir Jurij Aleš, Novak Jerica, Omejc Mirko, Tomažič Aleš, Norčič Gregor   +5 more
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Two dominant patterns of low anterior resection syndrome and their effects on patients’ quality of life

Scientific Reports, 2021
To identify low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) patterns and their associations with risk factors and quality of life (QOL). This cross-sectional study analyzed patients who underwent restorative anterior resection for left-sided colorectal cancer at ...
Min Jung Kim, Ji Won Park, Mi Ae Lee, Han-Ki Lim, Yoon-Hye Kwon, Seung-Bum Ryoo, Kyu Joo Park, Seung-Yong Jeong   +7 more
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Early rectal cancer and screening for colorectal cancer [PDF]

, 2015
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most common form of cancer in Europe, and population based screening for colorectal cancer is recommended by the European Union. Screening enables detection of precursor lesions, i.e. adenomas, and cancer at an early
Saraste, Deborah
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The risk factors of low anterior resection syndrome after colorectal cancer surgery: A retrospective study of 566 patients in a single institution in China

Frontiers in Surgery, 2022
PurposeThis study aims to identify the independent risk factors in the low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) after surgery for colorectal cancer (CRC).MethodThis was a retrospective, single-institution study in the Second Affiliation Hospital of Dalian ...
HyokJu Ri, HyokJu Ri, HaoNan Kang, ZhaoHui Xu, KunHyok Kim, KunHyok Kim, YanYing Ren, ZeZhong Gong, Xin Chen   +8 more
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The status of low anterior resection syndrome: data from a single-center in China

BMC Surgery, 2023
Aim The incidence and risk factors of low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) largely variate in different studies. In addition, there is lack of study on how patients evaluate the therapeutic effect of LARS. This single-center retrospective study aims to
Jing Su, Qianhui Liu, Dagui Zhou, Xiaofeng Yang, Guiru Jia, Lijun Huang, Xiao Tang, Jiafeng Fang   +7 more
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Validation of Portuguese version of the low anterior resection syndrome score

Journal of Coloproctology, 2019
Objective: The authors aim to perform a thorough translation with cultural adaptation of the patient reported outcome tool, Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS) Score, to the Portuguese language (LARS-PT) in the Portuguese population with rectal cancer,
Nuno José Rama, Pedro Lopes Ferreira, João Pimentel, Therese Juul   +3 more
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Coping strategies and considerations regarding low anterior resection syndrome and quality of life among patients with rectal cancer; a qualitative interview study [PDF]

, 2022
INTRODUCTION: Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is defined as disordered bowel function following rectal resection, which is detrimental to quality of life (QoL).
Christensen, Peter, Jacobsen, Karen Irene, Jensen, Line Byskov, Juul, Therese, Kjær, Dorte Kløve, Laursen, Birgitte Schantz, Majgaard, Margit, Mikkelsen, Anette Højer, Sørensen, Gitte Kjær   +8 more
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Postoperative Bowel Function After Anal Sphincter-Preserving Rectal Cancer Surgery: Risks Factors, Diagnostic Modalities, and Management [PDF]

Annals of Coloproctology, 2019
Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) refers to a disturbance of bowel function that commonly manifests within 1 month after rectal cancer surgery. A low level of anastomosis and chemoradiotherapy have been consistently found to be risk factors for ...
Chris George Cura Pales, Sanghyun An, Jan Paolo Cruz, Kwangmin Kim, Youngwan Kim   +4 more
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Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) presenting with ventricular fibrillation in an adult: a case report [PDF]

, 2008
Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare congenital anomaly. The usual clinical course is severe left sided heart failure and mitral valve insufficiency presenting during the first months of life. However,
Thomas Kristensen, Klaus Fuglsang Kofoed, Steffen Helqvist, Morten Helvind, Lars Søndergaard, G Rigatelli, O Yamanaka, P Angelini, HS Brooks, EF Bland, C Frescura, HB Nielsen, N Collins, G Dahle, G Michielon, K Turley, Y Isomatsu, R Lange, DP Zipes, Z Goldberger   +19 more
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