Publication Name	World Journal of Radiology
Manuscript ID	115610
Country	China

Category	Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Research progress of the clinical application of dual-layer spectral computed tomography in gastrointestinal malignancies
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Hong-Yu Yan, Bing Zhang, Zhao-Guo Han, Jia-Zhong Ren and Yan-Qing Liu
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Corresponding Author	Yan-Qing Liu, Department of Radiology, Haiyang Center For Disease Control And Prevention, Yantai 265106, Shandong Province, China. hyfl99@126.com
Key Words	Gastrointestinal malignancies; Esophageal cancer; Gastric cancer; Colorectal cancer; Dual-layer spectral detector computed tomography; Radiology
Core Tip	Dual-layer spectral computed tomography (DLCT) achieves true instantaneous dual-energy acquisition through innovative dual-layer detector design, accurately obtaining information for anatomical structure and spectral image. This enables DLCT distinct advantages in detecting gastrointestinal malignancies compared with traditional endoscopic examination. Abundant quantitative parameters and integration of artificial intelligence will further expand the application filed of DLCT in molecular typing, clinical stage, efficacy monitoring and precise management for gastrointestinal malignancy patients.
Citation	Yan HY, Zhang B, Han ZG, Ren JZ, Liu YQ. Research progress of the clinical application of dual-layer spectral computed tomography in gastrointestinal malignancies. World J Radiol 2026; In press

Received	2025-11-10 02:44
Peer-Review Started	2025-11-10 02:44
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-02 08:05
Return for Revision	2025-12-02 08:05
Revised	2025-12-31 08:45
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-01-15 02:37
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-15 09:49
Articles in Press	2026-01-15 09:49
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