Electroacupuncture versus sham electroacupuncture in treating low anterior resection syndrome after rectal cancer surgery: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

PLoS One · 2025 · PMC12310008 · PMID 40737250

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While advancements in surgical procedures and neoadjuvant treatment strategies have significantly improved patient survival rates, the incidence of rectal cancer continues to increase, with an increasing trend among younger individuals [ 7 , 8 ].

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