Delayed diagnosis in inflammatory bowel disease:Time to consider solutions  

作　　者：Hao Lv Hao-Yu Li Hao-Nan Zhang Yang Liu 

机构地区：[1]Department of General Surgery,Xi'an Jiaotong University Second Affiliated Hospital,Xi'an 710004,Shaanxi Province,China

出　　处：《World Journal of Gastroenterology》2024年第35期3954-3958,共5页世界胃肠病学杂志（英文版）

摘　　要：In this editorial,we discuss a recently published manuscript by Blüthner et al in the World Journal of Gastroenterology,with a specific focus on the delayed diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease(IBD).IBD,which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis,is a chronic intestinal disorder.A time lag may exist between the onset of inflammation and the appearance of signs and symptoms,potentially leading to an incorrect or delayed diagnosis,a situation referred to as the delayed diagnosis of IBD.Early diagnosis is crucial for effective patient treatment and prognosis,yet delayed diagnosis remains common.The reasons for delayed diagnosis of IBD are numerous and not yet fully understood.One key factor is the nonspecific nature of IBD symptoms,which can easily be mistaken for other conditions.Additionally,the lack of specific diagnostic methods for IBD contributes to these delays.Delayed diagnosis of IBD can result in numerous adverse consequences,including increased intestinal damage,fibrosis,a higher risk of colorectal cancer,and a decrease in the quality of life of the patient.Therefore,it is essential to diagnose IBD promptly by raising physician awareness,enhancing patient education,and developing new diagnostic methods.

关 键 词：Inflammatory bowel disease Delayed diagnosis Diagnostic methods Early diagnosis Consequences of inflammatory bowel disease 

分 类 号：R574[医药卫生—消化系统]