Abstract

Standard surgical treatment for patients operated for rectal cancer is abdominoperineal excision of the tumor resulting in a permanent colostomy or an anterior resection, often with construction of a temporary loop ileostomy. Both options impact bowel function. Living with a permanent colostomy has been studied in depth, but knowledge is limited about patients’ experiences living with a resected rectum after stoma reversal and how it affects daily life. A qualitative study was conducted to describe the first 4 to 6 weeks after reversal of a temporary loop ileostomy due to rectal cancer.... continue reading about A Descriptive, Qualitative Study to Assess Patient Experiences Following Stoma Reversal After Rectal Cancer Surgery

Urinary and fecal incontinence adversely affect the lives of 400 million individuals.¹ Reported prevalence rates of urinary incontinence (UI) in adult men <65 years of age vary from 3... continue reading about Guest Editorial: Urinary and Fecal Incontinence in Men: An Underserved Area of Care

When I began my training at Crawford (Doylestown, PA), I was introduced to a new portfolio of products.... continue reading about Fresh Views on Silver: A Health Care Professional’s Perspective on a Silver Compound