Artificial intelligence in inflammatory bowel disease endoscopy - a review of current evidence and a critical perspective on future challenges.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic and relapsing immune-mediated condition with a rising global prevalence. Endoscopic diagnosis, monitoring and surveillance currently depend on individual endoscopists, introducing subjectivity, variability, delays and potential diagnostic discrepancies. Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to transform these processes.

Transforming Gastrointestinal Diagnosis with Molecular Endoscopy: Challenges and Opportunities.

Molecular endoscopy represents a transformative advance in the detection, diagnosis, and management of gastrointestinal diseases, addressing the critical limitations of conventional techniques. Current diagnostic standards, such as white light endoscopy (WLE), often fail to detect early-stage lesions, particularly in high-risk populations like Barrett's esophagus or inflammatory bowel disease patients. To overcome these challenges, molecular endoscopy, using fluorescent molecular probes, may offer ultimate precision by targeting disease-specific biomarkers.

Is It Anorexia? Congenital Duodenal Web.

Congenital duodenal web (CDW) is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction in adults, making diagnosis challenging. We present the case of a 26-year-old woman with chronic epigastric symptoms who recently developed vomiting and significant weight loss. Prolonged compensatory duodenal dilation obscured typical radiological signs and delayed preoperative identification.