Effect of Citric Acid on Accuracy of 13C-Urea Breath Test after Helicobacter pylori Eradication Therapy in a Region with a High Prevalence of Atrophic Gastritis

Background/Aims The validity of 13C-urea breath test (13C-UBT) for Helicobacter pylori detection is influenced by atrophic gastritis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of citric acid on the accuracy of 13C-Urea breath test after H. pylori eradication therapy in a region where atrophic...

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Published in:Gut and Liver
Main Authors: Yong Hwan Kwon, Nayoung Kim, Hyuk Yoon, Cheol Min Shin, Young Soo Park, Dong Ho Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Gastroenterology Council for Gut and Liver 2019-09-01
Subjects:
helicobacter pylori
gastritis
atrophic
diagnosis
Online Access:http://gutnliver.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.5009/gnl18398

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