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World J Gastrointest Surg. Aug 27, 2026; 18(8): 121902
Published online Aug 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.121902
Table 6 Comparison of anal function between the two groups, mean ± SD
GroupRectal sensation of stool volume (mL)
Maximum rectal tolerance (mL)
Rectal compliance (mL/kPa)
Before
After
Before
After
Before
After
Control group (n = 30)61.27 ± 4.9567.53 ± 5.81a137.25 ± 11.61164.17 ± 12.85a3.56 ± 0.614.83 ± 0.54a
Study group (n = 30)60.79 ± 5.1371.39 ± 5.72a136.84 ± 12.15171.78 ± 12.61a3.68 ± 0.575.36 ± 0.62a
t0.3692.5930.1342.3150.7873.531
P value0.7140.0120.8940.0240.4340.001


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