| Theme | Helicobacter pylori update | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Does Gastric Gland Atrophy or Intestinal Metaplasia Improve after Eradication of Helicobacter pylori? | |
| Publish Date | 2005/01 | |
| Author | Kiichi Satoh | Division of Gastroenterology, Dept. of Infernal Medicine, Jichi Medical School |
| [ Summary ] | There is still disagreement as to the reversibility of gastric gland atrophy and intestinal metaplasia after eradication of Helicobacter pylori. This may result, at least in part, from differences in biopsy sites and in the methods of grading used. There have been several reports on improvements in body atrophy. However, there are few reports on improvements in intestinal metaplasia. | |