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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 7, 2021; 27(33): 5622-5624
Published online Sep 7, 2021. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i33.5622
Comment on “Diagnostic approach to faecal incontinence: What test and when to perform?”
Jiang-Tao Wang, Yan-Dong Miao, Quan-Lin Guan
Jiang-Tao Wang, Yan-Dong Miao, The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China
Quan-Lin Guan, Department of Oncology, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China
Author contributions: Wang JT and Miao YD designed and performed the research; Wang JT wrote this comment; Guan QL revised the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare having no conflict of interests.
Corresponding author: Quan-Lin Guan, MD, PhD, Chief Doctor, Full Professor, Department of Oncology, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou University, No. 1 Donggang West Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China. guanquanlin@yeah.net
Received: May 9, 2021
Peer-review started: May 9, 2021
First decision: June 12, 2021
Revised: June 21, 2021
Accepted: August 20, 2021
Article in press: August 20, 2021
Published online: September 7, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Faecal incontinence (FI) has caused social, psychological, and economic pressure on an increasing number of people. It is essential to explore the diagnostic strategies and treatment techniques for FI. We read with great interest the article "Diagnostic approach to faecal incontinence: What test and when to perform?". This article had substantial clinical reference value and minor problems. We want to share our views and opinions on this valuable work.