He SB, Hu B. Advancing early diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease: A call for enhanced efforts. World J Gastroenterol 2024; 30(48): 5191-5193 [DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i48.5191]
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Bing Hu, MD, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology/Medical Engineering Integration Laboratory of Digestive Endoscopy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guo Xue Alley, Wuhou District, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. hubingnj@163.com
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 28, 2024; 30(48): 5191-5193 Published online Dec 28, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i48.5191
Advancing early diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease: A call for enhanced efforts
Shu-Bei He, Bing Hu
Shu-Bei He, Bing Hu, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology/Medical Engineering Integration Laboratory of Digestive Endoscopy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: He SB wrote the original draft; Hu B contributed to conceptualization, writing, reviewing and editing; He SB and Hu B participated in drafting the manuscript; and all authors have read and approved the final version of the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Bing Hu, MD, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology/Medical Engineering Integration Laboratory of Digestive Endoscopy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guo Xue Alley, Wuhou District, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. hubingnj@163.com
Received: July 30, 2024 Revised: September 25, 2024 Accepted: November 8, 2024 Published online: December 28, 2024 Processing time: 122 Days and 6.5 Hours
Abstract
The diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is complicated by its nonspecific clinical presentation and the limited accuracy of existing biomarker tests, frequently resulting in significant delays from the time of symptom onset to the achievement of a definitive diagnosis. Thus, improving the early identification of IBD remains a crucial focus for gastroenterologists. Blüthner et al innovatively utilized medical data from German IBD patients to investigate risk factors contributing to these diagnostic delays. However, certain methodological limitations in the study have impacted data extraction and interpretation, underscoring the need for more comprehensive analyses to validate these findings.
Core Tip: Achieving an early diagnosis is essential for minimizing complications and optimizing the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Through an extensive questionnaire survey, Blüthner et al obtained significant insights that enhanced the diagnostic protocols for inflammatory bowel disease. However, further validation and refinement of these insights are needed to ensure their reliability and practical applicability in clinical settings.
