Effects of preoperative chemoradiotherapy on anal sphincter functions and quality of life in rectal cancer patients

Canda A. E., Terzi C., GÖRKEN İ., ÖZTOP İ., SÖKMEN S., Fuzun M.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COLORECTAL DISEASE, cilt.25, sa.2, ss.197-204, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 25 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2010
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s00384-009-0807-y
  • Dergi Adı: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COLORECTAL DISEASE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.197-204
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Rectal cancer, Preoperative chemoradiotherapy, Anorectal manometry, Quality of life
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Deterioration of anorectal function after long-course preoperative chemoradiotherapy combined with surgery for rectal cancer is poorly defined. We conducted a prospective study to evaluate the acute and long term effects of preoperative chemoradiotherapy on anorectal function and quality of life of the patients.