Background Impaired bowel function after low anterior resection (LAR) for rectal cancer is a
frequent problem with a major impact on quality of life. The aim of this study was to assess …

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), comprising Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis
(UC), is a set of clinically chronic, relapsing gastrointestinal inflammatory disease and lacks …

Background Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) has a significant impact on
postoperative quality of life. Although early closure of an ileostomy is safe in selected …

Diversion colitis is characterized by inflammation of the mucosa in the defunctioned segment
of the colon after colostomy or ileostomy. Similar to diversion colitis, diversion pouchitis is an …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is associated with loss of epithelial barrier integrity, which
facilitates the interaction of the immunological microenvironment with the luminal …

BACKGROUND: Anorectal function after low anterior resection of the rectum for cancer is
often impaired, and long-term outcome has not frequently been reported. OBJECTIVE: We …

Background Formation of a defunctioning loop ileostomy is common after mid and low rectal
resection. Historically, they were reversed between 3 and 6 months after initial resection …

Bowel dysfunction after restorative proctectomy, commonly referred to as Low Anterior
Resection Syndrome (LARS), is a common long-term sequela of rectal cancer treatment that …

Background: Chronic liver disease is a global problem, and an increasing number of
patients receive a liver transplant yearly. The characteristics of intestinal microbial …

It is reported that an increase in aerobic bacteria, a lack of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs),
and immune disorders in the diverted colon are major causes of diversion colitis. However …