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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 7, 2026; 32(5): 115030
Published online Feb 7, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v32.i5.115030
Published online Feb 7, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v32.i5.115030
Advances in the management of cancer-related incomplete intestinal obstruction: Therapeutic strategies and emerging interventions
Jia-Le Liu, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
Chun-Xi Wang, He-Lei Wang, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
Co-corresponding authors: Chun-Xi Wang and He-Lei Wang.
Author contributions: Liu JL wrote the initial draft; Wang HL contributed to literature review; Wang CX contributed to the study design; Wang CX and Wang HL made equal contributions as co-corresponding authors. All authors approved the final version to be published.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Chun-Xi Wang, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, No. 1 Xinmin Street, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China. wangchunxi_2020@126.com
Received: October 9, 2025
Revised: November 3, 2025
Accepted: November 26, 2025
Published online: February 7, 2026
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Revised: November 3, 2025
Accepted: November 26, 2025
Published online: February 7, 2026
Processing time: 115 Days and 0.3 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Cancer-related incomplete intestinal obstruction represents a multifactorial clinical challenge in patients with advanced malignancies, combining mechanical, inflammatory, and functional components. This editorial systematically summarizes recent progress in the diagnosis and management of cancer-related incomplete intestinal obstruction, including advances in imaging, pharmacological therapy, nutritional optimization, minimally invasive intervention, and surgical strategies. It emphasizes the integration of multidisciplinary care and emerging targeted therapies, highlighting the shift toward individualized, patient-centered management aimed at improving prognosis and quality of life.