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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 7, 2024; 30(45): 4850-4854
Published online Dec 7, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i45.4850
User-friendly prognostic model for rectal neuroendocrine tumours: In the era of precision management
Si-Hai Chen, Chuan Xie
Si-Hai Chen, Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
Chuan Xie, Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
Author contributions: Chen SH wrote the manuscript; Xie C revised the manuscript.
Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 82100599 and No. 81960112; the Jiangxi Provincial Department of Science and Technology, No. 20242BAB26122; the Science and Technology Plan of Jiangxi Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 2023Z021; and the Project of Jiangxi Provincial Academic and Technical Leaders Training Program for Major Disciplines, No. 20243BCE51001.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
Corresponding author: Chuan Xie, MD, Chief Doctor, Teacher, Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17 Yongwaizheng Street, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China. xcsghhz@ncu.edu.cn
Received: August 18, 2024
Revised: October 10, 2024
Accepted: October 28, 2024
Published online: December 7, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Rectal neuroendocrine tumours are rare, and these patients generally have a favourable prognosis; however, the presence of high-risk factors can significantly reduce patient survival. The development of predictive models such as the global alliance for trade in services score is crucial for identifying high-risk patients and guiding precise treatment strategies. However, prognostic models capable of conducting comprehensive and rigorous sample size calculations along with multicentre external validation prior to model construction remain somewhat less common. In future research, close collaboration with experts in medical statistics is imperative, with the aim of balancing clinical utility and predictive accuracy throughout the model development and optimization processes to more effectively guide stratified management of patients with rectal neuroendocrine tumours.