A Guide to Writing a Letter to the Editor

Mirmalek, Seyed Abbas

doi:10.22034/ijs.2026.741475

A Guide to Writing a Letter to the Editor

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Seyed Abbas Mirmalek

Assistant Professor of General Surgery, Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran Branch

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijs.2026.741475

Abstract

A letter to the editor, commonly referred to as "Letter to the Editor" or "Correspondence," is a concise form of communication directed to a journal or its editorial board. These letters typically address topics related to published articles, ongoing discussions, or personal experiences within the field of surgery.^1,2,4

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