Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	84816
Country	Italy

Received	2023-03-28 21:43
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Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Fractal nature of human gastrointestinal system: Exploring a new era
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Fabio Grizzi, Marco Spadaccini, Maurizio Chiriva-Internati, Mohamed A A A Hegazi, Robert S Bresalier, Cesare Hassan, Alessandro Repici and Silvia Carrara
ORCID	Author(s) ORCID Number Fabio Grizzi http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0925-742X Marco Spadaccini http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3909-9012 Maurizio Chiriva-Internati http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4180-5046 Mohamed A A A Hegazi http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7810-5011​ Robert S Bresalier http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9740-281X Cesare Hassan http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7167-1459 Alessandro Repici http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1621-6450 Silvia Carrara http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4206-9463
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Corresponding Author	Fabio Grizzi, PhD, Senior Researcher, Senior Scientist, Head Histology Core, Department of Immunology and Inflammation, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, 56 Via Manzoni , Rozzano 20089, Milan, Italy. fabio.grizzi@humanitasresearch.it
Key Words	Fractals; Geometry; Gastroenterology; Esophagus; Stomach; Colon; Pancreas; Liver; Time-series; Shape; Behavior
Core Tip	Utilizing fractal analysis to estimate the fractal dimension is a potent tool for investigating the geometrical properties of the gastrointestinal system. This approach has the potential to improve diagnostic and prognostic rates, leading to better patient care and a deeper understanding of the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms.
Publish Date	2023-06-28 07:41
Citation	Grizzi F, Spadaccini M, Chiriva-Internati M, Hegazi AAAM, Bresalier RS, Hassan C, Repici A, Carrara S. Fractal nature of human gastrointestinal system: Exploring a new era. World J Gastroenterol 2023; 29(25): 4036-4052
URL	https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v29/i25/4036.htm
DOI	https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v29.i25.4036

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