Minimal long-term impact of anastomotic leakage on quality of life after anterior resection for rectal cancer: A population-based cohort study
Scandinavian Journal of Surgery
Published online on July 20, 2026
Abstract
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Background:Anastomotic leakage after anterior resection for rectal cancer is associated with long-term morbidity, such as bowel dysfunction, but its impact on health-related quality of life remains insufficiently studied. The aim of this study was to ...
Background:Anastomotic leakage after anterior resection for rectal cancer is associated with long-term morbidity, such as bowel dysfunction, but its impact on health-related quality of life remains insufficiently studied. The aim of this study was to ...