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This review aims to consolidate evidence regarding bowel function outcomes in rectal cancer treatment options.

May 21, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Scoping Review Protocol: Interventions for Bowel Dysfunction After Rectal Cancer Treatment

JEJessica Colin EscobarNorthwestern University AWAnnie WescottNorthwestern University AHAmy HalversonNorthwestern University

Key Points

This review aims to consolidate evidence regarding bowel function outcomes in rectal cancer treatment options.
Scoping review protocol developed to identify interventions for bowel dysfunction.
Categorization of interventions and their reported outcomes will be performed.
Functional outcomes will be summarized for different management techniques.
Various interventions for bowel dysfunction will be categorized and analyzed.
Functional outcomes after watch-and-wait compared to low anterior resection will be summarized.
Key findings will enhance understanding of effective treatments for bowel management.

Abstract

This scoping review aims to map the current evidence on bowel function following watch-and-wait versus low anterior resection for rectal cancer. Specifically, we will (1) identify and categorize interventions for bowel dysfunction, (2) describe reported interventions for patients with bowel dysfunction, and (3) summarize functional outcomes.

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