Quality of life following reversal of temporary stoma after rectal cancer treatment

Bowel symptom experiences and management following sphincter saving surgery for rectal cancer: A qualitative perspective

“…Bowel function after sphincter saving surgery depends on a number of factors including the level of anastomosis (Camillerri-Brennan and Steele, 1998) and the fact that some participants have a temporary ileostomy during the earlier postoperative period (Taylor and Morgan, 2011).…”

“…Taylor and Morgan (2011) suggested that prior to bowel surgery any verbal advice given to patients should be supplemented with written information. Patients undergoing sphincter saving surgery need specific information on how this procedure will affect their bowel function postoperatively.…”

“…In addition, longitudinal studies highlighted that diarrhoea and constipation were problematic for participants at 12 months (Schmidt et al, 2005) and at 15 months following surgery (Grumann et al, 2001). Bowel function after sphincter saving surgery depends on a number of factors (Taylor and Morgan, 2011). The level of anastomosis may have relevance and the fact that some participants have a temporary ileostomy during the earlier postoperative period.…”

The case of the lady who risked exploding: A study of multiple consequences and contested values

“…This treatment package, a modern medical miracle, yields an 80-90% long-term survival rate for patients like Julia with early stage anal cancer, most of whom would otherwise have died, but comes at a price. Some patients experience significant defecation and associated psychological problems after stoma removal (Taylor and Morgan, 2011), with over half of one study sample reporting serious difficulties a year later (Siassi et al, 2008). Overall, their respondents experienced more problems after stoma removal than they had anticipated, an indication of possible patient overoptimism and/or surgeons underreporting likely problems.…”

Quality-of-Life Outcomes in Patients with Gynecologic Cancer with Colostomy and Effectiveness of Psychologist Consultation

“…Using stoma, either permanent or temporary, greatly reduces the patient's quality of life (QOL) [3,4]. Reasons for malignancy rectum surgery are varied, but the most common causes are colon and rectum cancer [5,6].…”