Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	116894
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Letter to the Editor
Article Title	Latent myofascial trigger point injection might be a potential breakthrough for functional gastrointestinal disorders
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Cheng-Chang Zhang and Zun-Yi Zhang
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Corresponding Author	Zun-Yi Zhang, Affiliate Associate Professor, Division of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 1095 Jie Fang Avenue, Wuhan 430030, Hubei Province, China. zunyizhangtjmu@163.com
Key Words	Functional gastrointestinal disorders; Latent myofascial trigger point injection; Oral therapy; Longer-term follow-up; Breakthrough
Core Tip	Latent myofascial trigger point injection appears to be a safe, effective adjunct for functional gastrointestinal disorders, providing rapid symptom relief, better quality of life, and reduced medication use. By demonstrating neuromuscular modulation as a practical therapeutic approach, this study advances digestive care. Further long-term and multicenter research is needed to optimize protocols and identify ideal candidates.
Citation	Zhang CC, Zhang ZY. Latent myofascial trigger point injection might be a potential breakthrough for functional gastrointestinal disorders. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2025-11-26 01:55
Peer-Review Started	2025-11-26 01:56
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-06 06:07
Return for Revision	2026-01-06 06:07
Revised	2026-01-07 10:01
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-01-28 02:43
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-28 03:43
Articles in Press	2026-01-28 03:43
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