Quality of life and anterior resection syndrome after surgery for mid to low rectal cancer: A cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 (7) ◽  
pp. 1031-1039 ◽  
Author(s):  
Loris Trenti ◽  
Ana Galvez ◽  
Sebastiano Biondo ◽  
Alejandro Solis ◽  
Francesc Vallribera-Valls ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rectal Cancer ◽  
Anterior Resection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Low Rectal Cancer ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Anterior Resection Syndrome

The burden of low anterior resection syndrome on quality of life in patients with mid or low rectal cancer

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 1199-1206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Bohlok ◽  
Camille Mercier ◽  
Fikri Bouazza ◽  
Maria Gomez Galdon ◽  
Luigi Moretti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rectal Cancer ◽  
Anterior Resection ◽  
Low Anterior Resection ◽  
Low Rectal Cancer ◽  
Low Anterior Resection Syndrome ◽  
Anterior Resection Syndrome

scholarly journals A Study on the Clinical Application of Greater Omental Pedicle Flap Transplantation to Correct Anterior Resection Syndrome in Patients With Low Rectal Cancer

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
haiquan qin ◽  
Linghou Meng ◽  
Zigao Huang ◽  
Jiankun Liao ◽  
Yan Feng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rectal Cancer ◽  
Anterior Resection ◽  
Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy ◽  
Low Rectal Cancer ◽  
Anal Function ◽  
Pedicle Flap ◽  
Anterior Resection Syndrome ◽  
Omental Pedicle Flap

Abstract PurposeLow anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is the most common complication after total mesorectal excision (TME) in patients with low rectal cancer and has been a challenge in colorectal surgery that severely impacts the quality of life of patients. This study aimed to introduce a revised surgical procedure which could effectively maintain rectal compliance and significantly improve LARS after the operation.MethodsWe performed mesorectal reconstruction after routine Dixon-TME using greater omental pedicle flap transplantation in 11 patients with low rectal cancer (5 cases of preoperative neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy, 5 cases of preoperative neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and 1 case of postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy), thereby simulating the initial anatomical structure of the mesorectum and significantly reducing the postoperative anterior resection syndrome. The lars precision syndrome assessment scale (LARSS) was used to access the LARS.ResultsAt 12 weeks after the 11 patients recovered from the anal defecation function, the average score on the LARS questionnaire was 25.5 ± 0.5 (mild). The average time at which anal function began to recover was 6.2 ± 2.6 weeks after surgery. The recovery was rapid, as the rectal and anal function of all patients generally returned to normal levels within 12 weeks, and the quality of life was close to that before surgery. ConclusionGreater omental flap transplantation can significantly improve LARS after Dixon-TME in patients with low rectal cancer.

PHYSICAL, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE ELDERLY LIVING IN TRUONG AN WARD, HUE CITY IN 2016

2019 ◽  
pp. 55-62
Author(s):  
Vuong Diem Khanh Doan ◽  
Ngoc Minh Chau Ho ◽  
Thi Van Ngo ◽  
Thi Bao Nga Phan ◽  
Thi Hong Phan Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Elderly Living

Background: Vietnam is entering the stage of aging population; as a result, the quality of life (QOL) of the elderly is really a matter of concern. There is a great deal of research on the quality of life of the elderly while Vietnam witnesses a lack of research on this topic, especially on how physical and social activities have impact on QOL of the elderly. Objectives: (1) To describe the situation of participation in physical, social activities and QOL of the elderly residing in Truong An Ward, Hue city. (2) To examine the association between physical, social activities and QOL among participants. Methodology: This study used cross-sectional study design. A total sample of 420 people aged 60 and above in Truong An Ward, Hue city were interviewd. The SF36 was used to measure the QOL of participants. Results: Percentage of the elderly taking part in physical activity were 66%. 49% reported having the habit of taking part in social activities. The majority of the elderly get their QOL level in three health fields, namely physical, mental and general health at above average. (56.0, 60.7 and 60.8 respectively). There were significant associations between physical activities, social activities and QOL among participants. Conclusion: The percentage of the elderly taking part in physical and social activities were still low. Besides, QOL of the elderly at the research location was not really high. It’s important to encourage the elderly taking part in physical and social activities to improve their quality of life. Key words: Physical activities, social activities, QOL, the elderly

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