Fig. 3From: Fecal incontinence after total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer—impact of potential risk factors and pelvic intraoperative neuromonitoringNewly developed fecal incontinence after total mesorectal excision with and without pelvic intraoperative neuromonitoring (pIONM). Ano(neo-)rectal function was prospectively assessed at 3 and 6 months after stoma closure (follow-up (FU) 1 and FU2). Further follow-ups were performed at 12 and 24 months after surgery (FU3 and FU4)Back to article page