Table 3.
The follow-up of patients underwent the surgical procedure.
| Variables | No. of patients (%) |
|---|---|
| Follow-up period (days), mean (±SD) | 524.40 (±108.39) |
| Complication related to anastomosis, n (%) | |
| Anastomotic leakage | 2 (13.33) |
| Anastomotic stricture | 4 (26.67) |
| Symptoms related to CRP, n (%) | |
| Complete remission | 9 (60) |
| Minor symptoms related to CRP | 5 (33.3) |
| Minor anal pain | 3 |
| Anal bloating | 1 |
| Rectovaginal fistula | 1 |
| Abdominal pain | 2 |
| Symptoms related to anastomotic leakage | 1 (6.7) |
| Colostomy reversal, n (%) | 8 (53.3) |
| Time to colostomy reversal (days), mean (±SD) | 299.50 (±92.68) |
| Low anterior resection syndrome, n (%) | |
| No LARS | 1 (12.5) |
| Minor LARS | 5 (62.5) |
| Major LARS | 2 (25.0) |
| Maximum resting pressure (mmHg), median (range) | 33.40 (26.30–60.00) |
| Maximum squeeze pressure (mmHg), median (range) | 92.60 (47.90–119.00) |