A 64-year-old man received neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy followed by a low anterior resection 3 years ago for the treatment of rectal cancer. He complains of persistent fecal urgency, occasional fecal incontinence, clustered stools, and incomplete evacuation, which has persisted since the time of surgery. What is the most likely cause of these symptoms?

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