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Quality of life measured by the GQLI
| QoL measured by GQLI | Early closure (n = 37), median (range) | Late closure (n = 34), median (range) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preoperatively | 109.5 (39–143) | 117.5 (69–142) | 0.258 |
| 6 weeks after LAR | 97.0 (55–130) | 108.0 (59–132) | 0.139 |
| 4 months after LAR | 106.0 (75–143) | 109.0 (75–134) | 0.904 |
QoL = quality of life; GQLI: Gastrointestinal Quality of Life (maximum score: 144 points, higher scores mean better GI health-related quality of life); LAR = low anterior resection.
