Title: Magnetic Navigation-Assisted Colonoscopic Enteral Tube Placement in Swine (with
Video): A Preliminary Study
Version: 0 Date: 21 Jun 2024
Reviewer's report:
This study employs an intriguing and novel technique using magnetic navigation to assist in
inserting a tube into the colon of swine during colonoscopy, demonstrating both feasibility and
safety. However, several issues require modification.
The authors highlight some shortcomings of another technique, colonic TET, including a longer
operation time. However, according to the first reference cited in this manuscript, the time for
the colonic TET procedure was 14.8 ± 5.8 minutes, while the median operation time for the
insertion of the MNT-assisted colonic TET tube was 30 (26–47) minutes. These data contradict
the opinion presented in the current article.
Although the authors suggest that the tube could be used for repeated treatments, this study did
not evaluate the retention time of the tube. If the tube needs to be inserted repeatedly, requiring
repeated preoperative bowel preparation, the value of this technique would be limited.
The authors mentioned that with MNT assistance, the tube's diameter could not be limited by
the colonoscopy channels. However, they may have overlooked patient compliance in clinical
practice, which is closely related to the tube diameter. A larger diameter often results in lower
patient compliance. Therefore, relevant studies should be discussed.
In addition to discussing colonic TET, the authors should also address the transanal ileus
catheter, providing a more in-depth and comprehensive discussion of these techniques.
The language of this manuscript should be polished by a native speaker for clarity and fluency.
Title: Magnetic Navigation-Assisted Colonoscopic Enteral Tube Placement in Swine (with
Video): A Preliminary Study
Version: 0 Date: 21 Jun 2024
Reviewer's report:
This study employs an intriguing and novel technique using magnetic navigation to assist in
inserting a tube into the colon of swine during colonoscopy, demonstrating both feasibility and
safety. However, several issues require modification.
The authors highlight some shortcomings of another technique, colonic TET, including a longer
operation time. However, according to the first reference cited in this manuscript, the time for
the colonic TET procedure was 14.8 ± 5.8 minutes, while the median operation time for the
insertion of the MNT-assisted colonic TET tube was 30 (26–47) minutes. These data contradict
the opinion presented in the current article.
Although the authors suggest that the tube could be used for repeated treatments, this study did
not evaluate the retention time of the tube. If the tube needs to be inserted repeatedly, requiring
repeated preoperative bowel preparation, the value of this technique would be limited.
The authors mentioned that with MNT assistance, the tube's diameter could not be limited by
the colonoscopy channels. However, they may have overlooked patient compliance in clinical
practice, which is closely related to the tube diameter. A larger diameter often results in lower
patient compliance. Therefore, relevant studies should be discussed.
In addition to discussing colonic TET, the authors should also address the transanal ileus
catheter, providing a more in-depth and comprehensive discussion of these techniques.
The language of this manuscript should be polished by a native speaker for clarity and fluency.
Please review this paper.
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Title: Magnetic Navigation-Assisted Colonoscopic Enteral Tube Placement in Swine (with
Video): A Preliminary Study
Version: 0 Date: 21 Jun 2024
Reviewer's report:
This study employs an intriguing and novel technique using magnetic navigation to assist in
inserting a tube into the colon of swine during colonoscopy, demonstrating both feasibility and
safety. However, several issues require modification.
The authors highlight some shortcomings of another technique, colonic TET, including a longer
operation time. However, according to the first reference cited in this manuscript, the time for
the colonic TET procedure was 14.8 ± 5.8 minutes, while the median operation time for the
insertion of the MNT-assisted colonic TET tube was 30 (26–47) minutes. These data contradict
the opinion presented in the current article.
Although the authors suggest that the tube could be used for repeated treatments, this study did
not evaluate the retention time of the tube. If the tube needs to be inserted repeatedly, requiring
repeated preoperative bowel preparation, the value of this technique would be limited.
The authors mentioned that with MNT assistance, the tube's diameter could not be limited by
the colonoscopy channels. However, they may have overlooked patient compliance in clinical
practice, which is closely related to the tube diameter. A larger diameter often results in lower
patient compliance. Therefore, relevant studies should be discussed.
In addition to discussing colonic TET, the authors should also address the transanal ileus
catheter, providing a more in-depth and comprehensive discussion of these techniques.
The language of this manuscript should be polished by a native speaker for clarity and fluency.
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