Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	99121
Country	China

Received	2024-07-14 08:41
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Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Letter to the Editor
Article Title	Addressing diagnostic delays in inflammatory bowel diseases in Germany
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Shi-Yan Zhang and Yin Lin
ORCID	Author(s) ORCID Number Shi-Yan Zhang http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4305-8213 Yin Lin http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2247-5475
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Corresponding Author	Shi-Yan Zhang, MD, Department of Clinical Laboratory, Fuding Hospital, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 120 South Road of Old City, Fuding 355200, Fujian Province, China. myebox@139.com
Key Words	Inflammatory bowel disease; Crohn's disease; Ulcerative colitis; Diagnostic delay; Physician diagnostic time; Risk factors; Early diagnosis; Patient outcomes
Core Tip	This editorial highlight the persistent issue of diagnostic delays in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with a focus on the differences between Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). In CD, symptoms such as diarrhea and skin lesions are associated with longer diagnostic times, whereas in UC, fever shortens the diagnostic time, but fatigue and a positive family history prolong it. These variations reflect the complex nature of IBD diagnosis. To address these challenges, the editorial advocates for improved physician education, public awareness initiatives, interdisciplinary teamwork, and the use of noninvasive screening tools to enhance early diagnosis and patient outcomes.
Publish Date	2024-10-23 04:32
Citation	<p>Zhang SY, Lin Y. Addressing diagnostic delays in inflammatory bowel diseases in Germany. <i>World J Gastroenterol</i> 2024; 30(41): 4484-4489</p>
URL	https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v30/i41/4484.htm
DOI	https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v30.i41.4484

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