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Function of the distal rectum after low anterior resection for carcinoma
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From a personal series of 232 anterior resections performed over 10 years, functional results have been analysed in two specific groups of patients: those with anastomoses 3 cm (n = 26) and 6 cm (n = 42) from the anal verge. In both groups low anterior resection had been performed with total mesorectal excision. Function was assessed in four categories: bowel frequency, ability to distinguish flatus from faeces, ability to defer defaecation, and frequency of soiling. Independent analysis of the 3 cm group showed a significant deterioration in function in each category after operation. The ability to defer defaecation and the frequency of soiling were unchanged after operation in the 6 cm group, and these functions were significantly better than in the 3 cm group. On the basis of these results, patients undergoing low anterior resection with total mesorectal excision should benefit from the preservation of a short segment of distal rectum, provided that the distal resection margin is not compromised.
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- Authors
- Karanjia, N. D., Schache, D. J., & Heald, R. J.
- Venue
- Journal of British Surgery
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Published
- 1992-02-01
- Volume
- 79
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 114-116
- ISSN
- 0007-1323 (ISSN-L)
- 1365-2168
- OpenAlex
- W2003722883
- Cited by
- 202
- References
- 1
- FWCI
- 2.50
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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