title: [Functional results after continuity resection of the rectum].
abstract: Disturbances of anal continence and bladder and sexual functions are frequently a consequence of low anterior resection. In a prospective study of 60 patients anal continence and bladder control were examined for objective results in function. Within the first 3 months after surgery 50% of the patients had a deficiency in anal continence due to reduced reservoir function. This was not evident in cases with good anastomosis healing in the second postoperative half-year. Especially male patients (46%) developed a dysfunction in micturition which required urologic treatment.
authors.affiliation: Chirurgische Klinik, St. Johannes-Hospital, Dortmund.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Jostarndt
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology*
vernacular_title: Funktionsergebnisse nach Kontinuitätsresektion des Rektums.