Hydrogen Breath Test for Diagnosis of Lactose Malabsorption: The Importance of Timing and the Number of Breath Samples
BACKGROUND: The hydrogen breath test (H2BT) is the most widely used procedure in the diagnostic workup of lactose malabsorption and lactose intolerance.
Main Authors: | , , , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Hindawi Limited
2006-01-01
|
Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2006/715459 |