Incidencia y manejo fisioterápico del síndrome de resección anterior bajo

Abstract

Background and objectiveColorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide. New surgical techniques, radiotherapy and chemotherapy have significantly increased survival but altering the functionality of the colon. Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS), it can lead to gas and liquid incontinence, defecation urgency conditioning the quality of life. This can improve with the application of physiotherapy techniques. The objective of the work is to know the incidence, distribution and severity of the LARS in our health area, which allows us to identify subjects susceptible to physiotherapy treatment. PatientsDescriptive observational study of patients operated on for rectal cancer between January 2017 and September 2021, after acceptance of the study by Research Ethics Committee. A clinical and quality of life assessment was performed using the LARS score questionnaire. ResultsOf the 79 patients detected, 21 were included in the study, divided into 2groups. There were no significant differences in the variables studied, although the incidence of LARS reached 68.4%, being higher in 61.5%, more frequently affecting younger women than those who presented a milder form. The patients reported a great repercussion on their behavoir and the feeling of shame that their lifestyle had, and there were no prevention and/or active management protocols for them. ConclusionsThe incidence of low anterior resection syndrome affects 2thirds of our population, with a predominance of the major form.