Hydrogen and Methane-Based Breath Testing in Gastrointestinal Disorders: The North American Consensus.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Breath tests (BTs) are important for the diagnosis of carbohydrate maldigestion syndromes and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). However, standardization is lacking regarding indications for testing, test methodology and interpretation of results. A consensus meeting of experts was convened to develop guidelines for clinicians and research.

Methods

Pre-meeting survey questions encompassing five domains; indications, preparation, performance, interpretation of results, and knowledge gaps, were sent to 17 clinician-scientists, and 10 attended a live meeting. Using an evidence-based approach, 28 statements were finalized and voted on anonymously by a working group of specialists.

Results

Consensus was reached on 26 statements encompassing all five d

SUBMITTER: Rezaie A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5418558 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature