Analysis of risk factors for ulcer recurrence and upper gastrointestinal bleeding in children with peptic ulcer treated with Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) has been increasing yearly, especially in the adolescent population. The eradication of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) may reduce recurrence and bleeding to some extent, but it does not completely change the clinical status of PUD. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the risk factors for ulcer recurrence and upper gastrointestinal bleeding after H. pylori eradication therapy in order to provide a reference for reducing the risk of PUD and improving the quality of life of patients.

Methods

We retrospectively analyzed 536 adolescent patients who developed peptic ulcer and received H. pylori eradication therapy from June 2016 to July 2021. The relationship between the clinical characteristics

SUBMITTER: Li R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10167400 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature