The incidence of Helicobacter pylori infection, gastroduodenal ulcers and gastro-esophageal reflux disease between 2002 and 2005
G Lakatos, L Herszényi, M Juhász, P Miheller, I Hritz, I Pregun, A Németh, Z Tulassay · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2006 · Heft 06
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Background: There is a decreasing trend in the frequency of H. pylori associated gastroduodenal ulcers, while the incidence of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is increasing. It has been suggested, that there could be an inverse relationship between the presence of H. pylori infection and GERD. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the incidence of H. pylori infection, gastroduodenal ulcers and GERD. Methods: Between January 2002 and December 2005 9086 patients underwent upper GI endoscopy in our Endoscopic Unit. Among these patients, the presence of H. pylori was evaluated retrospectively in 7811…
