Wang JT, Miao YD, Guan QL. Comment on “Diagnostic approach to faecal incontinence: What test and when to perform?”. World J Gastroenterol 2021; 27(33): 5622-5624 [PMID: 34588756 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i33.5622]
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Quan-Lin Guan, MD, PhD, Chief Doctor, Full Professor, Department of Oncology, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou University, No. 1 Donggang West Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China. guanquanlin@yeah.net
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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 7, 2021; 27(33): 5622-5624 Published online Sep 7, 2021. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i33.5622
Comment on “Diagnostic approach to faecal incontinence: What test and when to perform?”
Jiang-Tao Wang, Yan-Dong Miao, Quan-Lin Guan
Jiang-Tao Wang, Yan-Dong Miao, The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China
Quan-Lin Guan, Department of Oncology, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China
Author contributions: Wang JT and Miao YD designed and performed the research; Wang JT wrote this comment; Guan QL revised the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare having no conflict of interests.
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Corresponding author: Quan-Lin Guan, MD, PhD, Chief Doctor, Full Professor, Department of Oncology, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou University, No. 1 Donggang West Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China. guanquanlin@yeah.net
Received: May 9, 2021 Peer-review started: May 9, 2021 First decision: June 12, 2021 Revised: June 21, 2021 Accepted: August 20, 2021 Article in press: August 20, 2021 Published online: September 7, 2021
Abstract
We recently read with interest the article "Diagnostic approach to faecal incontinence: What test and when to perform?". This is a comprehensive and practical review, which has particular significance for guiding clinicians to improve the examination strategy. Although we appreciate their work very much, based on the in-depth analysis of this research, we found some detailed problems in the article and will give our comments in this letter. If the author can further improve the relevant research, it will be valuable.
Core Tip: Faecal incontinence (FI) has caused social, psychological, and economic pressure on an increasing number of people. It is essential to explore the diagnostic strategies and treatment techniques for FI. We read with great interest the article "Diagnostic approach to faecal incontinence: What test and when to perform?". This article had substantial clinical reference value and minor problems. We want to share our views and opinions on this valuable work.
