Open AccessEradication of Helicobacter pylori Prevents Recurrence of Ulcer After Simple Closure of Duodenal Ulcer Perforation
Author(s) -
Enders K. Ng,
Y. H. Lam,
Joseph J.Y. Sung,
Man Yee Yung,
KF To,
Annie On On Chan,
Danny W.H. Lee,
Bonita Ka Bo Law,
James Y. Lau,
T. K. W. Ling,
W. Y. Lau,
Sai Ho Chung
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
annals of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.153
H-Index - 309
eISSN - 1528-1140
pISSN - 0003-4932
DOI - 10.1097/00000658-200002000-00001
Subject(s) - medicine , helicobacter pylori , perforation , gastroenterology , omeprazole , endoscopy , surgery , spirillaceae , incidence (geometry) , randomized controlled trial , peptic , duodenal ulcer , peptic ulcer , gastritis , materials science , physics , optics , punching , metallurgy
In this randomized trial, the authors sought to determine whether eradication of Helicobacter pylori could reduce the risk of ulcer recurrence after simple closure of perforated duodenal ulcer.