H. pylori Eradication Prevents the Progression of Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia in Reflux Esophagitis Patients Using Long-Term Esomeprazole

Abstract

In patients using long-term esomeprazole for reflux esophagitis, screening for and eradicating H. pylori infection are necessary in order to limit the progression or cause the regression of gastric precancerous changes.