Accuracy of Helicobacter pylori diagnostic tests in patients with bleeding peptic ulcer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Gisbert J P, Abraira V
| Source | American Journal of Gastroenterology |
|---|---|
| Year published | 2006 |
| Volume | 101(4) |
| Pages | 848-863 |
| CRD summary | This review assessed the accuracy of diagnostic tests for Helicobacter pylori in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The review concluded that biopsy methods have high specificity, while the urea breath test has a very high accuracy and the stool antigen test is less accurate. Given the variation between the studies, the review’s findings should be interpreted with some degree of caution. |
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