Antral Brushings and Biopsies for Gastric Campylobacter pylori: A Comparative Study of a Rapid Urease Test, Culture and Histology
A prospective study was conducted to assess the sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic tests for Campylobacter pylori in 60 unselected patients referred for gastroscopy. Urease testing was performed on samples of gastric mucus obtained by a disposable cytology brush and on gastric mucosal biopsie...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
1989-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1989/914374 |