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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 28, 2021; 27(32): 5351-5361
Published online Aug 28, 2021. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i32.5351
Artificial intelligence application in diagnostic gastrointestinal endoscopy - Deus ex machina?
Fábio Pereira Correia, Luís Carvalho Lourenço
Fábio Pereira Correia, Luís Carvalho Lourenço, Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Prof. Dr Fernando Fonseca, Lisbon 2720-276, Portugal
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Corresponding author: Luís Carvalho Lourenço, MD, Attending Doctor, Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Prof. Dr Fernando Fonseca, IC 19, Lisbon 2720-276, Portugal. luisclourenco@gmail.com
Received: January 28, 2021
Peer-review started: January 28, 2021
First decision: May 2, 2021
Revised: May 15, 2021
Accepted: July 19, 2021
Article in press: July 19, 2021
Published online: August 28, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The uses of artificial intelligence (AI) in gastroenterology are growing from day to day. Many published studies have demonstrated the potential benefits of using this technology in clinical practice. We review here the most recent studies related to the major hot topics of AI in gastroenterology, namely colorectal polyps, dysplasia in Barrett's esophagus, and inflammation in ulcerative colitis. The machine seems to cooperate with the human, helping him to exceed his abilities and making the future of this symbiosis very promising.