Advancing the predictive accuracy of PNTML in rectal prolapse: An ongoing quest
Year: 2024
Type: editorial
Abstract: Fecal incontinence is a common symptom among patients with rectal prolapse. Pudendal nerve terminal motor latency (PNTML) testing can serve as a reference indicator for predicting the outcomes of rectal prolapse surgery, thereby assisting surgeons in formulating more appropriate surgical plans. The direct correlation between preoperative PNTML testing results and postoperative fecal incontinence in patients with rectal prolapse remains a contentious issue, necessitating further clarification. Thus, we analyze the existing publications from both clinical and statistical perspectives to comprehensively evaluate the accuracy of preoperative PNTML testing in rectal prolapse and provide some feasible statistical solutions.
Source: World Journal of Clinical Cases
Authors: Jin Meng, Zhi-Gang Wang, Li-Mei Zhang, De-Yu Chen, Ying Wang, Hai-Xia Bai, Cheng-Chun Ji, De-Long Liu, Xiao-Fei Zhao, Yuan Liu, Bo-Yang Li, Lei Wang, Tian-Fu Wang, Wei-Gang Yu, Zhi-Tao Yin
Language: English
Subfield: Rheumatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4401926928