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Utility of [13C] urea breath test for Helicobacter pylori detection in partial gastrectomy patients.
K. Kubota, N. Hiki, N. Shimizu, S. Shimoyama, C. Noguchi, T. Tange, K. Mafune, M. Kaminishi
Dig. Dis. Sci. 2003 Nov;48(11):2135-8.
PubMed: 14705818
Abstract
Many reports on the diagnostic efficacy of the [13C] urea breath test ([13C] UBT) for the detection of Helicobacter pylori in the residual stomach have shown negative results. We previously reported on the utility of [13C] UBT and conducted an evaluation to establish a standardized protocol with a shorter sampling time for [13C] UBT in partial gastrectomy patients. Sixty-two patients who had undergone partial gastrectomy were included. The [13C] UBT protocol included ingestion of 100 mg [13C] urea, use of mouthwash, and the body in a horizontal position on the left side. The sensitivity of [13C] UBT was 95.7%. Thirty minutes and a cutoff of 2.0 per thousand were found to be optimal for the test, with the body position horizontal on the left side. In the present protocol [13C] UBT appears to be a reliable and convenient tool with the same accuracy rate as other routine tests in patients with a remnant stomach.
Associated compounds:
Compound Name
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Structure | Number of references |
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Urea | 1130 |