Table 2. Table of low anterior resection syndrome score.

Category	Score
Incontinence for flatus
Never	0
< Once per week	4
≥ Once per week	7
Incontinence for liquid stool
Never	0
< Once per week	3
≥ Once per week	3
Frequency of bowel movements
> 7 times per day	4
4–7 times per day	2
1–3 times per day	0
< Once per day	5
Clustering of stools
Never	0
< Once per week	9
≥ Once per week	11
Urgency
Never	0
< Once per week	11
≥ Once per week	16
Total score	0–42
Interpretation
No low anterior resection syndrome	0–20
Minor low anterior resection syndrome	21–29
Major low anterior resection syndrome	30–42