Wujian Lin, Bing Yao, Jiahui He, Shuangyan Lin, Yafei Wang, Fangting Chen, Weichao Zhang, Jiashu Yang, Zhihong Ye, Jianguang Qiu, Yuling Wang
BACKGROUND: Total pelvic exenteration is the ultimate solution for rectovesicovaginal fistula caused by radiation therapy, yet total pelvic exenteration frequently causes intraoperative complications and postoperative complications. These complications are responsible for the dysfunction of lower extremities, impaired quality of life, and even the high long-term morbidity rate, thus multidisciplinary cooperation and early intervention for prevention of complications are necessary. Physical therapy was found to reduce the postoperative complications and promote rehabilitation, yet the effect on how physiotherapy prevents and treats complications after total pelvic exenteration and pelvic lymphadenectomy remains unclear...
April 13, 2024: Journal of Medical Case Reports