Application of electronic nose technology in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal diseases: a review

Tan-Tan Ma; Zhiyong Chang; Nan Zhang; Hong Xu

doi:10.1007/s00432-024-05925-w

Application of electronic nose technology in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal diseases: a review

J Cancer Res Clin Oncol. 2024 Aug 27;150(8):401. doi: 10.1007/s00432-024-05925-w.

Authors

Tan-Tan Ma¹, Zhiyong Chang², Nan Zhang³, Hong Xu⁴

Affiliations

¹ Department of Gastroenterology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, 71 Xinmin Street, Changchun, 130021, China.
² Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun, 130022, China.
³ Department of Gastroenterology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, 71 Xinmin Street, Changchun, 130021, China. zhangnan@jlu.edu.cn.
⁴ Department of Gastroenterology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, 71 Xinmin Street, Changchun, 130021, China. x_hong@jlu.edu.cn.

Abstract

Electronic noses (eNoses) are electronic bionic olfactory systems that use sensor arrays to produce response patterns to different odors, thereby enabling the identification of various scents. Gastrointestinal diseases have a high incidence rate and occur in 9 out of 10 people in China. Gastrointestinal diseases are characterized by a long course of symptoms and are associated with treatment difficulties and recurrence. This review offers a comprehensive overview of volatile organic compounds, with a specific emphasis on those detected via the eNose system. Furthermore, this review describes the application of bionic eNose technology in the diagnosis and screening of gastrointestinal diseases based on recent local and international research progress and advancements. Moreover, the prospects of bionic eNose technology in the field of gastrointestinal disease diagnostics are discussed.

Keywords: Barrett’s esophagus; Colorectal cancer; Electronic nose technology; Gastric cancer; Inflammatory bowel disease.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Electronic Nose*
Gastrointestinal Diseases* / diagnosis
Humans
Volatile Organic Compounds* / analysis

Substances

Volatile Organic Compounds