The impact of plasma-rich platelet injection to perianal sphincters on incontinence and quality of life in patients with rectal cancer after low anterior or intersphincteric resection: a prospective cohort study - Takeaways - MDSpire

The impact of plasma-rich platelet injection to perianal sphincters on incontinence and quality of life in patients with rectal cancer after low anterior or intersphincteric resection: a prospective cohort study

  • By

  • M. Haksal

  • M. S. Akın

  • E. Karagoz

  • M. Kocak

  • E. Korkut

  • R. Shahhosseini

  • I. Gögenur

  • M. Oncel

  • August 14, 2024

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    Sphincter preservation in rectal cancer surgery can lead to fecal incontinence, affecting quality of life for many patients.

  • 2

    Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) contains growth factors that may aid in healing and regeneration, potentially improving anal incontinence.

  • 3

    This study is a prospective cohort trial assessing the effectiveness of PRP injections in patients with anal incontinence post-surgery.

  • 4

    Inclusion criteria for the study required patients to have significant incontinence and to have adhered to conservative treatments.

  • 5

    Patient-reported outcomes were measured using the Wexner Incontinence Questionnaire and SF-36 Health Survey before and after PRP treatment.

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The impact of plasma-rich platelet injection to perianal sphincters on incontinence and quality of life in patients with rectal cancer after low anterior or intersphincteric resection: a prospective cohort study

  • by M. Haksal, M. S. Akın, E. Karagoz, M. Kocak, E. Korkut, R. Shahhosseini, I. Gögenur, M. Oncel

  • August 14, 2024

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