Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	119177
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Endoscopic diagnosis of non-erosive reflux disease
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Wen-Ting Zhang, Min Xu, Ying Zheng, Jie Wu, Yi-Jun Zheng, Jia Wei, Tong Kang, Jiong Jiang and Yan Cheng
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Corresponding Author	Yan Cheng, Chief Physician, PhD, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders, Shaanxi Provincial Clinical Research Center for Gastrointestinal Diseases, Digestive Disease Quality Control Center of Shaanxi Province, No. 3 Jiandong Street, Beilin District, Xi’an 710004, Shaanxi Province, China. 15609264849@163.com
Key Words	Gastroesophageal reflux disease; Non-erosive reflux disease; Endoscopy; Diagnosis; Artificial intelligence
Core Tip	This mini-review emphasizes the importance of advanced endoscopic imaging for detecting subtle microstructural changes in the diagnosis of non-erosive reflux disease. We evaluate the diagnostic validity of these findings and propose a practical clinical framework. Looking forward, we highlight the emerging potential of artificial intelligence for automated analysis of imaging data. We also advocate the development of integrative, multimodal diagnostic strategies combining symptom questionnaires, endoscopic methods, functional measures, and clinical biomarkers to enhance non-erosive reflux disease management.
Citation	Zhang WT, Xu M, Zheng Y, Wu J, Zheng YJ, Wei J, Kang T, Jiang J, Cheng Y. Endoscopic diagnosis of non-erosive reflux disease. World J Gastroenterol 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-21 06:46
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-21 06:46
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-26 07:49
Return for Revision	2026-02-26 07:49
Revised	2026-03-09 15:18
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-03-12 03:48
Second Decision by Editor	2026-05-22 02:38
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-05-22 06:59
Articles in Press	2026-05-22 06:59
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ISSN	1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online)
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