Helicobacter pylori-related gastric outlet obstruction - Is there a role for medical treatment?

The role of Helicobacter pylori in the pathogenesis of duodenal and gastric ulcer and ulcer recurrence is widely known. Bleeding, perforation, and gas tric outlet obstruction represent the most serious, potentially life-threat ening complications of ulcer disease. At present, the effect of H. pylori e radication on complicated ulcer disease has not been fully established. Cas e reports exist on the resolution of gastric outlet obstruction after eradi cation of H. pylori. We report the first case of H. pylori-related gastric outlet obstruction successfully treated with parenteral antibiotics.