Abstract
Aim: To investigate the incidence of reflux esophagitis (RE) and H pylori infection in the diabetic patient. Methods: The incidence of RE and H pylori infection were investigated in 85 patients with diabetes mellitus and the results were compared with controls. Results: The incidence of RE in diabetic patients was 17.6%. Although this tended to be higher in diabetic patients, there were no statistically significant differences between diabetic patients and controls. The incidence of H pylori infection in diabetic patients was 53.7% but no statistically significant difference was seen between diabetic patients and controls in the incidence of H pylori infection. Conclusion: No significant differences could be seen between diabetic patients and controls in the incidence of RE and H pylori infection.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3212-3217 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | World Journal of Gastroenterology |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 20 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 May 28 |
Keywords
- Diabetes mellitus
- Helicobacter pylori
- Reflux esophagitis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gastroenterology