Pelvic floor rehabilitation to improve functional outcome and quality of life after surgery for rectal cancer: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial (FORCE trial)
Abstract Background After low anterior resection (LAR), up to 90% of patients develop anorectal dysfunction. Especially fecal incontinence has a major impact on the physical, psychological, social, and emotional functioning of the patient but also on the Dutch National Healthcare budget with more th...
Main Authors: | A.J. Kalkdijk-Dijkstra, J.A.G. van der Heijden, H.L. van Westreenen, P.M.A. Broens, M. Trzpis, J.P.E.N. Pierie, B.R. Klarenbeek, FORCE Trial Group |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-01-01
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Series: | Trials |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-019-4043-7 |
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