PRACTICAL DIAGNOSIS OF HELICOBACTER-PYLORI INFECTION

Authors
VANZWET AA THIJS JC ROOSENDAAL R KUIPERS EJ PENA S DEGRAAFF J
Citation
Aa. Vanzwet et al., PRACTICAL DIAGNOSIS OF HELICOBACTER-PYLORI INFECTION, European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology, 8(5), 1996, pp. 501-507
Citations number
83
Categorie Soggetti
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Journal title
European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology → ACNP
ISSN journal
0954691X
Volume
8
Issue
5
Year of publication
1996
Pages
501 - 507
Database
ISI
SICI code
0954-691X(1996)8:5<501:PDOHI>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
When treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection is considered, a relia ble diagnosis is essential. Different biopsy-based invasive diagnostic tests are available for diagnosis in the individual patient. Non-inva sive tests are of value in epidemiological studies, and have a role in the follow-up of treatment. In this review the sensitivity, specifici ty and appropriateness of all available tests for the diagnosis of inf ection in the individual patient are discussed.