Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
- 01.10.2020
- Large Intestine (R Chokshi, Section Editor)
Erschienen in:
- Verfasst von
- Theresa H. Nguyen
- Reena V. Chokshi
- Erschienen in
- Current Gastroenterology Reports | Ausgabe 10/2020
Abstract
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. In this review, we summarize the major features and pathophysiology of this syndrome and discuss treatment approaches.
Recent Findings
Quality of life correlates significantly with severity of low anterior resection syndrome. Prompt assessment and initiation of therapy are essential to rehabilitating damaged mechanical and neural structures. Anorectal manometry demonstrates a global decrease in sphincteric function postoperatively, though in many patients, function does recover. Transanal irrigation, pelvic floor rehabilitation, and biofeedback are the mainstays of the treatment of major LARS. Definitive stoma can be considered in therapy refractory LARS > 2 years.
Summary
The development of low anterior resection syndrome likely involves an interplay between mechanical and neural pathways. Clinically, patients present at varying levels of severity, and scoring systems are available to help assess patient symptoms and guide therapy. Treatment approaches range from conservative therapies to biofeedback and sacral nerve stimulation. Future randomized controlled trials aimed at risk stratification of patients and development of severity-based treatment algorithms are warranted.
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- Titel
- Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
- Verfasst von
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Theresa H. Nguyen
Reena V. Chokshi
- Publikationsdatum
- 01.10.2020
- Verlag
- Springer US
- Erschienen in
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Current Gastroenterology Reports / Ausgabe 10/2020
Print ISSN: 1522-8037
Elektronische ISSN: 1534-312X - DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11894-020-00785-z
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