Perineal wound healing after abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer: a retrospective cohort study.

Arnar HákonarsonNader AlgethamiMarie-Louise LydrupPamela Buchwald

Published in: International journal of colorectal disease (2022)

Delayed perineal wound healing is a frequent complication after APR but the majority could be treated conservatively. Several risk factors were identified. Further studies aiming at interventions reducing delayed perineal wound healing after APR are warranted.

Keyphrases

wound healing
rectal cancer
risk factors
locally advanced
physical activity
squamous cell carcinoma
radiation therapy
newly diagnosed