A prospective study of the management of the young Helicobacter pylori negative dyspeptic patient - can gastroscopies be saved in clinical practice?

Abstract

This management strategy resulted in a 42% reduction in gastroscopies in H. pylori negative patients. Whilst the majority of patients endoscoped had normal findings, seven patients (22%) had pathology. Overall there were significant improvements in dyspepsia and quality of life at 6 month follow-up.