Randomized clinical trial of prophylactic transanal irrigation versus supportive therapy to prevent symptoms of low anterior resection syndrome after rectal resection
Background Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is a frequent problem after rectal resection. Transanal irrigation (TAI) has been suggested as an effective treatment in patients who have developed LARS. This prospective RCT was undertaken to evaluate the effect of TAI as a prophylactic treatment t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2019-08-01
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| Series: | BJS Open |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs5.50160 |