| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9238159 | Digestive and Liver Disease | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The intake of proton pump inhibitors impairs the accuracy of the 13C-urea breath test. False negative and false positive 13C-urea breath tests are common, occur as soon as after 1 day and increase with prolonged duration of treatment. The coefficient of reproducibility of the test in patients receiving proton pump inhibitors is not acceptable for clinical purpose and the test should not be performed once the medication has been started.
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Authors
F. Mana, W. Van Laere, A. Bossuyt, D. Urbain,