Effect of the Helicobacter Pylori Infection ‐ at Gastropathy

Abstract

Background There is an opinion that Helicobacter Pylori may contribute to the progression of gastropathy. The presence of Helicobacter Pylori infection can accelerate the damage of gastric and duodenal mucosa. Gastropathy is mucosal disturbances that usually accompany with gastritis gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer and gastric cancer. Endoscopically, the mucosal appearances consisted of mosaic pattern, adema, hyperemia, superficial ulceration and red spot. Objective To assess the influence of Helicobacter Pylori on gastropathy. Methods The study enrolled a total 50 patients with gastroscopic lesions (gastritis, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, gastric cancer) and positive CLO test, to undergo evaluation on gastropathic appearences. Result Reported in the third western pacific Helicobacter congress June 22‐24 Bali Indonesia