Protective ileostomy increased the incidence of rectal stenosis after anterior resection for rectal cancer.
Hui ZhangShanshan LiXin JinXian WuZhiyuan ZhangLijun ShenJuefeng WanYan WangYaqi WangWang YangMenglong ZhouJing ZhangTao LvYun DengFan XiaZhen ZhangPublished in: Radiation oncology (London, England) (2022)
Both surgery and radiotherapy are risk factors for rectal stenosis in rectal cancer patients. Compared to preoperative radiotherapy, a protective ileostomy is a more critical factor associated with rectal stenosis.