Comparison of jejunal aspirate culture and methane and hydrogen breath test in the diagnosis of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth

Conclusions35% of patients with suspected SIBO are identified using jejunal aspirate cultures. For the identification of SIBO, GBT is more specific than LBT, but has a lower sensitivity. In individuals with suspected SIBO, the breath test should be initially due to its good agreement with the jejunal aspirate culture.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research