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World J Clin Cases. Jun 26, 2024; 12(18): 3476-3481
Published online Jun 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i18.3476
Evaluating the clinical application and effect of acupuncture therapy in anal function rehabilitation after low-tension rectal cancer surgery
Li-Zhong Shen, Wei Li, Zhan-Lun Liu, Ni Wang, Yan-Feng Liu, Ling-Ling Miao
Li-Zhong Shen, Wei Li, Zhan-Lun Liu, Ni Wang, Yan-Feng Liu, Ling-Ling Miao, Department of Digestive Surgery, Hebei Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei Province, China
Author contributions: Shen LZ and Li W contributed equally to this work; Shen LZ, Li W, Liu ZL, Wang N, Liu YF, and Miao LL designed the study; Shen LZ, Li W, Liu ZL, Wang N, Liu YF, and Miao LL contributed to the analysis of the manuscript; Shen LZ and Li W involved in the data and writing of this article; and all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by the Government Subsidizes Special Funds for Outstanding Health Talents, No. 0700000042.
Institutional review board statement: The study was reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board of Hebei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Clinical trial registration statement: This study is registered at Clinical Trial Center (www.researchregistry.com). The registration identification number is researchregistry10224.
Informed consent statement: All study participants and their legal guardians provide informed written consent before the study recruitment.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
Data sharing statement: No additional data are available.
CONSORT 2010 statement: The authors have read the CONSORT 2010 statement, and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the CONSORT 2010 statement.
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Corresponding author: Ling-Ling Miao, Doctor, Master's Student, Department of Digestive Surgery, Hebei Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 389 Zhongshan East Road, Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei Province, China. maoll20241073@163.com
Received: March 10, 2024
Revised: April 23, 2024
Accepted: May 7, 2024
Published online: June 26, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Acupuncture therapy post low-tension rectal cancer surgery improves serum markers, reduces anal incontinence, and lowers complication rates. Its application is valuable for enhancing anal function recovery.