Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	110753
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Effects of bottle gourd moxibustion combined with umbilical therapy for cancer-related incomplete bowel obstruction on inflammatory cytokine levels
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Jing-Wen Wu, Li-Ping Li and Yin-Song Chen
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Medical Research Project of Foshan Health Bureau in 2024 20240243
Corresponding Author	Li-Ping Li, Department of Oncology, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Eighth Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, No. 6 Qinren Road, Chancheng District, Foshan 528000, Guangdong Province, China. 13794038664@163.com
Key Words	Cancer-induced bowel obstruction; Bottle gourd moxibustion; Umbilical therapy; Pain management; Inflammatory cytokines; Gastrointestinal recovery
Core Tip	This study demonstrates that bottle gourd moxibustion combined with umbilical therapy (BGM-UT) significantly enhances standard palliative care for cancer-related incomplete bowel obstruction. In a retrospective analysis of 109 patients, BGM-UT reduced opioid consumption, accelerated gastrointestinal recovery (e.g., faster bowel sound restoration), and improved pain control. Crucially, it also lowered key inflammatory cytokines (interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, C-reactive protein), suggesting systemic anti-inflammatory effects. These findings highlight BGM-UT as a promising complementary therapy to alleviate symptoms and modulate inflammation in this challenging condition.
Citation	Wu JW, Li LP, Chen YS. Effects of bottle gourd moxibustion combined with umbilical therapy for cancer-related incomplete bowel obstruction on inflammatory cytokine levels. World J Gastroenterol 2025; In press

Received	2025-07-04 08:52
Peer-Review Started	2025-07-04 08:52
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Return for Revision	2025-07-29 09:03
Revised	2025-08-12 06:44
Second Decision	2025-09-29 02:33
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Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-09-29 03:13
Articles in Press	2025-09-29 03:13
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-08-20 08:15
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ISSN	1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online)
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