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World J Gastrointest Surg. Dec 27, 2023; 15(12): 2765-2773
Published online Dec 27, 2023. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i12.2765
Application of electroacupuncture in the prevention of low anterior resection syndrome after rectal cancer surgery
Lu-Lu Xu, Neng-Jun Xiang, Tian-Cheng Cheng, Yi-Xian Li, Peng Chen, Zhi-Wei Jiang, Xin-Xin Liu
Lu-Lu Xu, Neng-Jun Xiang, Tian-Cheng Cheng, Yi-Xian Li, Peng Chen, The First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu Province, China
Zhi-Wei Jiang, Xin-Xin Liu, Department of General Surger, Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
Co-first authors: Lu-Lu Xu and Neng-Jun Xiang.
Author contributions: Xu LL and Xiang NJ contributed equally to this work and are co-first authors, including design of the study, acquiring and analyzing data from experiments, and writing of the actual manuscript; Xu LL, Xiang NJ and Li YX designed the experiment and conducted clinical data collection; Liu XX, Cheng TC and Chen P performed postoperative follow-up and recorded data; Xu LL, Xiang NJ, Jiang ZW and Liu XX conducted a number of collation and statistical analysis; all the authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by Jiangsu Province Traditional Chinese Medicine Technology Development Plan Project, No. ZD201903; China Medical Education Association, No. 2022KTZ005.
Institutional review board statement: This study was reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee of Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Informed consent statement: All study participants or their legal guardian provided informed written consent about personal and medical data collection prior to study enrolment.
Conflict-of-interest statement: We have no financial relationships to disclose.
Data sharing statement: No additional data are available.
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Corresponding author: Xin-Xin Liu, MD, Doctor, Department of General Surger, Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 155 Hanzhong Road, Qinhuai District, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China. liuxinxin2929@163.com
Received: September 27, 2023
Peer-review started: September 27, 2023
First decision: October 24, 2023
Revised: November 10, 2023
Accepted: November 24, 2023
Article in press: November 24, 2023
Published online: December 27, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Low anterior resection syndrome is a group of clinical syndromes that often occur in patients with rectal cancer after anus-preserving surgery, which seriously affects the postoperative rehabilitation effect of patients. Electroacupuncture therapy has the effects of improving immune function and regulating intestinal flora balance, but the prevention and treatment effect of anterior resection syndrome has not been reported in relevant literature. This study mainly analyzes the prevention and treatment effect of electroacupuncture on anterior resection syndrome, and provides a reference for clinical reduction of the incidence of anterior resection syndrome.