Long-term bowel function patient-reported outcomes after successful chemoradiation for carcinoma of the anal canal.
Robert D ShawMark A EidEric D MilaneseSrinivas Joga IvaturyPublished in: Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (2021)
Global bowel function does not appear to change following successful treatment of anal canal SCC with the modified Nigro protocol in the long term. There are some improvements in stool-related aspects and worsening in bowel movement frequency at medium-length follow-up. These findings should help surgeons counsel patients with regard to bowel function expectations for those with anal canal SCC in the long term.