Sequential assessment of bowel function and anorectal physiology after anterior resection for cancer: a prospective cohort study.

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate changes in bowel function and anorectal physiology (ARP) after anterior resection for colorectal cancer.

Method: Patients were recruited from November 2006 to September 2008. Cleveland Clinic Incontinence (CCI) scores and stool frequency were determined by patient questionnaires before surgery (t ) and at three (t ), six (t ), nine (t ) and 12 (t ) months after restoration of intestinal continuity.

Randomised trial of topical 0.2% glyceryl trinitrate and lateral internal sphincterotomy for the treatment of patients with chronic anal fissure: long-term follow-up.

Objective: To compare outcomes 24 months after treatment of chronic anal fissure with 0.2% glyceryl trinitrate ointment (GTN) or lateral internal sphincterotomy.

Design: Prospective, randomised trial.