Management guidelines for low anterior resection syndrome - the MANUEL project.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Little is known about the pathophysiology of low anterior resection syndrome (LARS), and evidence concerning the management of patients diagnosed with this condition is scarce. The aim of the LARS Expert Advisory Panel was to develop practical guidance for healthcare professionals dealing with LARS.

Method

The 'Management guidelines for low anterior resection syndrome' (MANUEL) project was promoted by a team of eight experts in the assessment and management of patients with LARS. After a face-to-face meeting, a strategy was agreed to create a comprehensive, practical guide covering all aspects that were felt to be clinically relevant. Eight themes were decided upon and working groups established. Each working group generated a draft; these were collated by another collab

SUBMITTER: Christensen P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7986060 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature