There are some potentially uncomfortable complications that can arise from treatment for colorectal cancer that may not be talked about very often. These can include chronic bowel incontinence. Anal rejuvenation is one technique to help treat this problem. Dr. Zuri Murrell, a colorectal surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, says the sphincter muscle can actually be thickened so that a person regains better bowel control. Rejuvenating rectal function can play a major role in helping someone get back to normal after undergoing cancer treatment, but it’s unfortunately a procedure that insurance may not cover.
Considering Anal Rejuvenation After Colorectal Can...
Colon Cancer
Considering Anal Rejuvenation After Colorectal Cancer Treatment
There are some potentially uncomfortable complications that can arise from treatment for colorectal cancer that may not be talked about very often. These can include chronic bowel incontinence. Anal rejuvenation is one technique to help treat this problem. Dr. Zuri Murrell, a colorectal surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, says the sphincter muscle can actually be thickened so that a person regains better bowel control. Rejuvenating rectal function can play a major role in helping someone get back to normal after undergoing cancer treatment, but it’s unfortunately a procedure that insurance may not cover.
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