Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology
Manuscript ID	92075
Country	Türkiye

Category	Oncology
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Advancements in breath-based diagnostics for pancreatic cancer: Current insights and future perspectives
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Mesut Tez, Eda Şahingöz and Hüseyin Fahri Martlı
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Mesut Tez, MD, Chief Physician, Department of Surgery, University of Health Sciences, Ankara City Hospital, District of Universities, No. 1 Bilkent Street, Ankara 06800, Türkiye. mesuttez@yahoo.com
Key Words	Pancreas; Volatile organic compounds; Diagnosis; Cancer; Breath
Core Tip	This study delves into the potential of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in exhaled breath as non-invasive biomarkers for distinguishing pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) from intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm and healthy individuals. Through breath analysis, distinct VOC profiles, particularly dimethyl sulfide and acetone dimer, emerge as promising candidates for PDAC identification. Acetone dimer surpasses the established biomarker carbohydrate antigen 19-9 in diagnostic performance, showcasing its relevance in early detection. Despite study limitations, these findings open avenues for further research, emphasizing the need for standardized methodologies and larger-scale investigations in the realm of breath-based diagnostics for pancreatic cancer.
Citation	<p>Tez M, Şahingöz E, Martlı HF. Advancements in breath-based diagnostics for pancreatic cancer: Current insights and future perspectives. <i>World J Gastrointest Oncol</i> 2024; 16(6): 2300-2303</p>

Received	2024-01-14 14:01
Peer-Review Started	2024-01-14 14:01
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2024-04-19 06:30
Revised	2024-04-21 07:43
Second Decision	2024-04-29 03:03
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2024-04-29 06:06
Articles in Press	2024-04-29 06:06
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Typeset the Manuscript	2024-05-14 12:35

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