Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) has been described in the absence of Helicobacter pylori (Hp)
infection, suggesting that different factors are involved in its etiopathogenesis. We …

Objectives Recent studies have suggested that the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori
infection in patients with ulcer disease who were not using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory …

BACKGROUND: Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) represents a common condition, although its
incidence is decreasing. Previous studies reported a high rate of idiopathic PUD prevalence …

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) affects 10% of the world population.
Helicobacter pylori infection and the use of a nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drug (NSAID) …

ABSTRACT Background and Aim. Helicobacter pylori is the major cause of peptic ulcer
disease, but the proportion of H. pylori‐negative peptic ulcers seems to be increasing in …

Abstract purpose, patients, and methods: Helicobacter pylori (HP) is present in more than
90% of duodenal ulcers (DUs). To investigate the pathophysiology in those patients with DU …

Background: Helicobacter pylori is thought to be a cause of duodenal ulceration, but there is
some evidence that it is found less often in early than in later disease. Aim: To assess the …

Aliment Pharmacol Ther 30, 791–815 Summary Background Helicobacter pylori infection
rates in duodenal ulcer (DU) patients may be lower than previously estimated. Aim To …

OBJECTIVE: The proportion of Helicobacter pylori–negative duodenal ulcer disease
appears to be increasing. Data on clinical outcome and prognosis in this subgroup are …

The role of Helicobacter pylori in the pathogenesis of duodenal and gastric ulcer and ulcer
recurrence is widely known. Bleeding, perforation, and obstruction represent the most …