Application and progress of Artificial intelligence in the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.2095-8765.2025.02.005

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has demonstrated great potential in the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). By leveraging algorithms such as machine learning and deep learning, AI occupies a pivotal position in understanding the pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis assessment of GERD. Although challenges related to ethics, data, and legal aspects still exist, with the advancements of AI technology, AI is expected to provide more precise evidence to support the entire course of diagnosis, treatment, and management system for GERD, thereby improving patient outcomes.

Key words: Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Reflux esophagitis, Artificial intelligence, Machine learning, Deep learning

Yaowei Dai, Xiaonan Liu, Deliang Yu. Application and progress of Artificial intelligence in the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease[J]. Chinese Journal of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease(Electronic Edition), 2025, 12(02): 79-83.

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