Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8233239 | International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics | 2010 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Radiotherapy for rectal cancer is associated with considerable long-term effects on anorectal function, especially in terms of bowel frequency and fecal incontinence. RT+ patients have worse social function, and fecal incontinence has a negative impact on QoL.
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Authors
Kjersti M.D., Marianne G. M.D., Ph.D., Eva Ph.D., Marianne J. Ph.D., Olav M.D., Ph.D., Gunilla M.D., Ph.D., Erik M.D., Ph.D., Kjell Magne M.D., Ph.D.,