Evaluation of the defecation function after different modes of low anastomosis after colonic resection for rectal careinoma / 解放军医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the defecation function after different low anastomosis operations for rectal carcinoma. Methods 176 cases of resection of rectal carcinoma followed by different anal reconstruction techniques (anastomat anastomosis, telescopic colorectal mucosa anastomosis, and in situ colon-telescope anus reconstruction) were followed up for 2-3 years to evaluate the defecation function. Results After operations, the rate of satisfactory defecating function was 94.9% for all the 176 cases. In all the cases in whom the anastomosis was accomplished with anastomat showed good defecating function and normal sensation of defecation. While in telescopic colorectal mucosa anastomosis group and in situ colon-telescope anus reconstruction group, the rate of satisfactory defecating function was 95.8% and 84.4%, respectively. In 87.5% of patients with telescopic colorectal mucosa anastomosis there was normal sensation of defecation. The number of defecation did not have a regalarity. Conclusions Methods of anastomosis and its site have an influence on anal function. The control of defecation was normal in the remaining anus. Defecation function asually recovered in some degree during 4-6 months after anastomosis with staplers and telescopic anastomosis.