Antralization at the edge of proximal gastric ulcers: does Helicobacter pylori infection play a role?

Aim: To determine the prevalence of antralization at the edge of proximal gastric ulcers, and the effect of H. pylori eradication on the mucosal appearances.

Methods: Biopsies were taken from the antrum, body and the ulcer edge of patients with benign proximal gastric ulcers before and one year after treatment.