Persistent perineal morbidity is common following abdominoperineal excision for rectal cancer.

• Short-term complications related to the perineal wound after abdominoperineal excision (APE) are a well-known problem. Perineal morbidity in the longer term is an almost unexplored area. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the prevalence of perineal symptoms 3years after APE for rectal cancer, to identify potential risk factors and to explore the relationship between perineal morbidity and global quality of life.

Ämnesord

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin -- Kirurgi (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine -- Surgery (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

Rectal cancer

Abdominoperineal excision

Perineal morbidity

Quality of life

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