Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	93836
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Randomized Clinical Trial
Article Title	A comparative study of acupuncture combined with rehabilitation gymnastics on postoperative anal function of lower rectal cancer
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Zhan-Lun Liu, Yi-Wei He, Yan-Feng Liu, Ni Wang, Wei Li and Li-Zhong Shen
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number The Government Subsidizes Special Funds for Outstanding Health Talents Ji Cai Yu Fu [2020] 397
Corresponding Author	Li-Zhong Shen, PhD, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Digestive Surgery, Hebei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 389 Zhongshan East Road, Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei Province, China. slzzz12@126.com
Key Words	Low rectal cancer; Anal function; Acupuncture; Rehabilitation gymnastics
Core Tip	Acupuncture combined with rehabilitation gymnastics applied to patients with low rectal cancer surgery can significantly improve anal function, which can also reduce the level of inflammatory factors and improve gastrointestinal function. This study observed the changes of gastrointestinal function in patients with low rectal cancer after surgery, which can be correlated with the anal function of patients, and confirms the effectiveness of acupuncture combined with rehabilitation gymnastics applied to patients with low rectal cancer surgery.
Citation	Liu ZL, He YW, Liu YF, Wang N, Li W, Shen LZ. A comparative study of acupuncture combined with rehabilitation gymnastics on postoperative anal function of lower rectal cancer. World J Clin Cases 2024; In press

Received	2024-03-09 11:40
Peer-Review Started	2024-03-09 11:40
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Return for Revision	2024-04-17 09:45
Revised	2024-04-23 04:32
Second Decision	2024-04-29 03:00
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2024-04-29 09:04
Articles in Press	2024-04-29 09:04
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