Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	118686
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Cohort Study
Article Title	Association of topical Tongxuekang Fumigation-washing with early wound recovery after hemorrhoidectomy: A retrospective cohort study
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Zhen-Zhen Jiang, Sheng Yu and Zhi-Fa Zhu
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Zhi-Fa Zhu, MD, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No. 120 Wanshui Road, High Tech Zone, Hefei 230022, Anhui Province, China. yfy1922248@fy.ahmu.edu.cn
Key Words	Hemorrhoidectomy; Fumigation-washing; Tongxuekang; Wound healing; Pain; Retrospective cohort study
Core Tip	Postoperative wound management after hemorrhoidectomy remains challenging due to pain, exudation, edema, and infection risk in the perianal region. This retrospective cohort study evaluated the effectiveness of topical Tongxuekang in routine postoperative care fumigation-washing in 300 patients evaluated the effectiveness of topical Tongxuekang fumigation-washing in routine postoperative care among 300 patients following hemorrhoidectomy. following hemorrhoidectomy. Compared with conventional sitz bath care, Tongxuekang fumigation-washing was associated with faster wound epithelization, lower postoperative pain scores, improved local edema and exudation, and reduced rates of infection and secondary hemorrhage. Multivariate analyses confirmed its independent association with shortened healing time and lower infection risk, supporting Tongxuekang fumigation-washing as a practical adjunct in postoperative local care pathways.
Citation	Jiang ZZ, Yu S, Zhu ZF. Association of topical Tongxuekang Fumigation-washing with early wound recovery after hemorrhoidectomy: A retrospective cohort study. World J Gastroenterol 2026; In press

Received	2026-02-27 10:06
Peer-Review Started	2026-02-27 10:06
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-09 08:52
Return for Revision	2026-03-09 08:52
Revised	2026-03-20 07:35
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-03-24 04:34
Second Decision by Editor	2026-04-21 02:49
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-21 07:48
Articles in Press	2026-04-21 07:48
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ISSN	1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online)
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