Effect of <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> Eradication on the Outcome of Reflux Esophagitis and Chronic Gastritis in the Elderly

Abstract

The eradication of H. pylori infection does not affect the clinical outcome of esophagitis, while it improves chronic gastritis and its activity in elderly patients on short- and long-term treatment with PPIs. These findings suggest that H. pylori infection should be eradicated in elderly patients with esophagitis who need maintenance treatment with PPI.