Is Helicobacter pylori infection associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in individuals undergoing bariatric surgery? Cross-sectional study.

Background: A possible direct link between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection has recently emerged.

Objective: This study aimed to analyze associations between the presence of histologically demonstrated NAFLD aspects with H.

PRE-OPERATIVE SCREENING OF HELICOBACTER PYLORI IN BARIATRIC PATIENTS: IS HISTOPATHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS NECESSARY?

Background: Helicobacter pylori infection has been reported to lead to post-operative complications after bariatric surgery (BS), especially marginal ulcers. The optimal method for pre-operative screening is yet to be determined.

Objective: To analyze the diagnostic accuracy of the endoscopic urease test for the detection of H.