ArticleTechniques in coloproctology2011
Biofeedback therapy for symptoms of bowel dysfunction following surgery for colorectal cancer.
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- Efficacy of pelvic floor rehabilitation for bowel dysfunction after anterior resection for colorectal cancer: a systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2021Pooled it
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- Long term persistence and risk factors for anorectal symptoms following low anterior resection for rectal cancer.BMC gastroenterology · 2024Article
- Management of Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS) Following Resection for Rectal Cancer.Cancers · 2023Review
- Biofeedback therapy combined with Baduanjin on quality of life and gastrointestinal hormone level in patients with colorectal cancer.World journal of gastrointestinal oncology · 2022Article
- An insula hierarchical network architecture for active interoceptive inference.Royal Society open science · 2022Review
- Effectiveness of Biofeedback Therapy in Patients with Bowel Dysfunction Following Rectal Cancer Surgery: A Systemic Review with Meta-Analysis.Therapeutics and clinical risk management · 2022Review
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- Low Anterior Resection Syndrome: Current Management and Future Directions.Clinics in colon and rectal surgery · 2016Review
- Pelvic floor rehabilitation to improve functional outcome after a low anterior resection: a systematic review.Annals of coloproctology · 2014Review
- An interprofessional palliative care oncology rehabilitation program: effects on function and predictors of program completion.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2013Article
- Mind-body therapies: evidence and implications in advanced oncology practice.Journal of the advanced practitioner in oncology · 2012Review
- Clinical Management of Bowel Dysfunction After Low Anterior Resection for Rectal Cancer.Journal of the advanced practitioner in oncologyReview
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Abstract
backgroundFollowing colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery, up to 60% of patients experience post-surgery bowel dysfunction (PSBD). This retrospective review aimed to evaluate biofeedback therapy with regard to patients' symptoms of fecal incontinence (FI) and stool frequency.
methodsPatients with symptoms including frequency, urgency, FI, incomplete evacuation, failure to respond to dietary, medication or standard pelvic floor exercises (≥ 6 months) underwent biofeedback therapy between 2003 and 2006. Patients attended 3-4 sessions 1 week apart incorporating: anorectal function assessment; Fecal Incontinence Quality of Life (FIQL) and severity questionnaires; suggested coping strategies; dietary advice; bowel, food and exercise diary training; relaxation breathing; evacuation techniques; anal and pelvic floor muscle exercises using computerized visual feedback; and were reassessed at a final session following 4 weeks of home practice.
resultsNineteen CRC PSBD patients [anterior resection (3); ultra-low anterior resection (10); segmental colectomy (2); and proctocolectomy (4)], mean age: 64.1 (95% CI: 47.0-81.3) years, participated. FIQL scales improved significantly for lifestyle, coping and embarrassment but not depression. Incontinence severity and number of bowel motions significantly decreased. Satisfaction with results of therapy was high. Subjective bowel control rating improved. FIQL scores further improved 2 years later.
conclusionThe holistic biofeedback protocol for PSBD in CRC patients is successful in the short and medium term.
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