Association Between Helicobacter pylori Infection and Short-segment/Long-segment Barrett’s Esophagus in a Japanese Population: A Large Cross-Sectional Study

Conclusion: In a Japanese population, H. pylori infection was inversely associated with LSBE but significantly associated with SSBE only in subjects without RE. H. pylori may be a risk factor for SSBE, especially in individuals without RE.
Source: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: ALIMENTARY TRACT: Original Articles Source Type: research