Table 2 Distribution of the studied patients according to the suspicious rectal operative bed findings
| Suspected operative bed findings | Number of patients (N: 30) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-sacral soft tissue density | 20 | 66% |
| Anastomotic site mural thickening | 5 | 16.6% |
| Loco-regional nodes | 5 | 16.6% |