Abstract:Background: Correlation analysis between functional outcomes and different factors (pouch, stoma, ISR type, age and sex) revealed: Pouch formation and type of ISR had significant correlations with some functional aspects. Aim of the Study: To evaluate the oncologic safety and functional outcomes of Intersphincteric Resection (ISR) as an alternative to Abdominoperineal Resection (APR) in low rectal cancer. Patients and Methods: Patients presenting to the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University from May 2014… Show more
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