TREATMENT OF HELICOBACTER-PYLORI-POSITIVE FUNCTIONAL DYSPEPSIA

Authors
CORINALDESI R TUCCI A POLI L SALVIOLI B GAETANI M DEGIORGIO R
Citation
R. Corinaldesi et al., TREATMENT OF HELICOBACTER-PYLORI-POSITIVE FUNCTIONAL DYSPEPSIA, European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology, 5, 1993, pp. 190000079-190000081
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Journal title
European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology → ACNP
ISSN journal
0954691X
Volume
5
Year of publication
1993
Supplement
2
Pages
190000079 - 190000081
Database
ISI
SICI code
0954-691X(1993)5:<190000079:TOHFD>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
Aim: To assess the relationship between Helicobacter pylori infection and functional dyspepsia. Method: Review of published data. Results: T here have been many studies on the effect of H. pylori suppression on symptoms, but results have been conflicting and the studies have a num ber of limitations. Conclusion: The data available do not allow firm c onclusions about the effects of H. pylori eradication on symptoms of f unctional dyspepsia nor on the relationship between H. pylori infectio n and the symptoms.