Perceptions of Phantom Rectum Syndrome and Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients Following Abdominoperineal Resection for Rectal Cancer

Abstract

Phantom rectum syndrome is prevalent in patients undergoing abdominoperineal resection and ostomy creation. Information about phantom rectum syndrome should be shared preoperatively and during follow-up in order to promote optimal quality of life and alleviate bothersome symptoms and concerns associated with phantom rectum syndrome.