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Editorial

June 27, 2022

Tailoring strategies for colorectal cancer screening and treatment based on age in colorectal cancer patients

Eun Jung Park

Ann Coloproctol. 2022;38(3):181-182.

Review

June 9, 2022

A systematic review of translation and experimental studies on internal anal sphincter for fecal incontinence

Minsung Kim, Bo-Young Oh, Ji-Seon Lee, Dogeon Yoon, Wook Chun, Il Tae Son

Ann Coloproctol. 2022;38(3):183-196.

The complexity in the molecular mechanism of the internal anal sphincter (IAS) limits preclinical or clinical outcomes of fecal incontinence (FI) treatment. So far, there are no systematic reviews of...

Original Article

October 18, 2021

Clinicopathologic Characteristics and Survival of Patients With Double Primary Malignancies: Breast and Colorectal Cancer

Hyundo Lee, Hae Won Lee, Eun Jung Park, Jeonghyun Kang, Seung Hyuk Baik

Ann Coloproctol. 2022;38(3):197-206.

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the clinicopathologic features and survival in patients with both breast cancer (BrC) and colorectal cancer (CRC). Methods: Between 1996 and 2019, patients who were diagnosed...

Original Article

July 28, 2021

Should Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision Be Implemented in Medium-Sized Colorectal Unit? Technical and Oncological Outcome

Man-fung Ho, Dennis Chung-Kei Ng, Janet Fung-yee Lee, Simon Siu-man Ng

Ann Coloproctol. 2022;38(3):207-215.

Purpose: This study was performed to evaluate the outcome of implementation of transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) for low rectal cancer in a regional hospital and in comparison to laparoscopic...

Original Article

July 20, 2021

Recurrence After Endoscopic Resection of Small Rectal Neuroendocrine Tumors: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Sukit Pattarajierapan, Supakij Khomvilai

Ann Coloproctol. 2022;38(3):216-222.

Purpose: According to the European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society consensus guidelines, rectal neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) up to 10 mm in size and without poor prognostic factors could be safely removed with...

Original Article

June 24, 2021

Laparoscopy Offers Better Clinical Outcomes and Long-term Survival in Patients With Right Colon Cancer: Experience From National Cancer Center

Muhammad Fahd Shah, Awais Naeem, Ihtisham ul Haq, Shehryar Riaz, Osama Shakeel, Sofoklis Panteleimonitis, Shahid Khattak, Aamir Ali Syed, Amjad Parvaiz

Ann Coloproctol. 2022;38(3):223-229.

Purpose: Laparoscopic approach to colonic tumor requires skill set and resources to be established as routine standard of care in most centers around the world. It presents particular challenge in...

Original Article

June 10, 2021

Introduction of a Handmade Vacuum-Assisted Sponge Drain for the Treatment of Anastomotic Leakage After Low Anterior Rectal Resection

Amir Keshvari, Abolfazl Badripour, Mohammad Reza Keramati, Alireza Kazemeini, Behnam Behboudi, Mohammad Sadegh Fazeli, Ehsan Rahimpour, Parisa Ghaffari, Seyed Mohsen Ahmadi Tafti

Ann Coloproctol. 2022;38(3):230-234.

Purpose: Anastomotic leakage, a known major postoperative complication, potentially leads to readmission, reoperation, and increased mortality rates in patients, such as rectal cancer patients following a low anterior resection (LAR)....

Original Article

July 13, 2021

Comparison of the Oncological Outcomes of Stenting as a Bridge to Surgery and Surgery Alone in Stages II to III Obstructive Colorectal Cancer: A Retrospective Study

Hiroaki Uehara, Toshiyuki Yamazaki, Akira Iwaya, Hitoshi Kameyama, Masaru Komatsu, Motoharu Hirai

Ann Coloproctol. 2022;38(3):235-243.

Purpose: We evaluated the oncological outcomes of bridge to surgery (BTS) using stent compared with surgery alone for obstructive colorectal cancer. Methods: Consecutive patients who underwent curative resection for stages II...

Original Article

November 4, 2021

Characteristics and Outcomes of Colorectal Cancer Surgery by Age in a Tertiary Center in Korea: A Retrospective Review

Tae-Hoon Lee, Jeong Min Choo, Jeong Sub Kim, Seon Hui Shin, Ji-Seon Kim, Se-Jin Baek, Jung-Myun Kwak, Jin Kim, Seon-Hahn Kim

Ann Coloproctol. 2022;38(3):244-252.

Purpose: Colorectal cancer (CRC) occurs in all age groups, and the application of treatment may vary according to age. The study was designed to identify the characteristics of CRC by...

Original Article

March 7, 2022

Can pretreatment platelet-to-lymphocyte and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratios predict long-term oncologic outcomes after preoperative chemoradiation followed by surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer?

Sang Hyun An, Ik Yong Kim

Ann Coloproctol. 2022;38(3):253-261.

Purpose: Systemic inflammation is associated with various malignancies, including colorectal cancer, as possible prognostic predictors. We aimed to evaluate the correlation of pretreatment the platelet-to-lymphocyte (PLR) and the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte (NLR)...

Original Article

October 26, 2021

Efficacy and Safety of Endoscopic Clipping for Acute Anastomotic Bleeding After Colorectal Surgery

Ryun Kyong Ha, Kyung Su Han, Sung Sil Park, Dae Kyung Sohn, Chang Won Hong, Byung Chang Kim, Bun Kim

Ann Coloproctol. 2022;38(3):262-265.

Purpose: Anastomotic bleeding after colorectal surgery is a rare, mostly self-limiting, postoperative complication that could lead to a life-threatening condition. Therefore, prompt management is required. This study aimed to evaluate...

Case Report

July 13, 2021

McKittrick-Wheelock Syndrome: A Case Series

Maureen Elvira P. Villanueva, Mark Augustine S. Onglao, Mayou Martin T. Tampo, Marc Paul J. Lopez

Ann Coloproctol. 2022;38(3):266-270.

McKittrick-Wheelock syndrome is a rare and life-threatening disease characterized by the triad of (1) chronic mucous diarrhea, (2) renal function impairment with hydroelectrolyte imbalance, and (3) a giant colorectal tumor....

Technical Notes

March 17, 2022

Double-layered hand-sewn anastomosis: a valuable resource for the colorectal surgeon

Cristopher Varela, Manar Nassr, Azharuddin Razak, Nam Kyu Kim

Ann Coloproctol. 2022;38(3):271-275.

Hand-sewn anastomosis is an essential and fundamental skill for surgeons dealing with any gastrointestinal anastomosis. Despite the advances in minimally invasive surgery and stapling devices, there are still complex surgical...

Letter to the Editor

June 27, 2022

Learning curve in laparoscopic appendectomy: training strategy of laparoscopic surgery

Hyung Ook Kim

Ann Coloproctol. 2022;38(3):276-277.

Current Issue: Volume 38(3); Jun 2022

Risk factors and management for left colonic perforation

Yilseok Joo, Yujin Lee, Taeyoung Yoo, Jungbin Kim, Inseok Park, Geumhee Gwak, Hyunjin Cho, Keunho Yang, Kiwhan Kim, Byung-Noe Bae

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Original article

Jan 31, 2020

Double-layered hand-sewn anastomosis: a valuable resource for the colorectal surgeon. Ann Coloproctol. 2022;38:271-275

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