title: [Functional results of sphincter-saving techniques in cancer of the low rectum].
abstract: There are no significant differences in 5-year survival and local recurrence rates between the sphincter-saving techniques and the abdomino-perineal resection. Many changes in anorectal function, the most obvious being a marked reduction in rectal capacity and a significant decrease in anal pressure occur after sphincter-saving resection. The construction of a colonic J-pouch may result in good functional outcome, reducing postoperative faecal leakage and urgency of defecation.
authors.affiliation: Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K.
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Santoro
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Bartolo
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D016737:Proctocolectomy, Restorative; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000401:mortality / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012007:Rectum / Q000503:physiopathology; D013997:Time Factors
vernacular_title: Risultati funzionali delle tecniche di salvezza degli sfinteri per cancro del retto basso.