Evaluation of Helicobacter Pylori Infection Prevalence in Patients with Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy in Pakistani population-Asingle centered study

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori in patients with portal hypertensive gastropathy in the Pakistani population.
Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed on ninety patients presenting with PHG. A gastric biopsy was taken from each patient followed by histopathology for the presence of H. pylori infection.
Results: Out of ninety patients, H. pylori was found in thirty (33.3%) patients while sixty (66.7%) patients were negative for H. pylori infection. A significant prevalence of H. pylori was found in patients aged more than 50 yearsOR=3.50, 95%CI=1.372-8.926,(p=0.007).Moreover, gender andBMIwere found insignificantly associated with H. pylori infection.
Conclusion: In conclusion, the present study revealed a significant prevalence of H. pylori infection in patients with PHG and the prevalence rises in elderly age patients in the local Pakistani population.

How to cite: Sadaqat H, Pervaiz A, Bashir S, Rohi ZG, Ghias U, Mutalib A. Evaluation of Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Prevalence in Patients with Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy in Pakistani population-A single centered study. Esculapio - JSIMS
2022;18(04):248-252