Helicobacter pylori infection is an independent risk factor of early and advanced colorectal neoplasm

ConclusionsIn a large‐scale study, carefully controlled for confounding factors, involving asymptomatic participants without a history of colonoscopy, H. pylori infection was significantly associated with the risk of any colorectal adenoma and advanced colorectal neoplasm. Prospective studies are necessary to determine whether H. pylori eradication can reduce this risk.

Source: Helicobacter - January 25, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tae Jun Kim, Eun Ran Kim, Dong Kyung Chang, Young ‐Ho Kim, Sun‐Young Baek, Kyunga Kim, Sung Noh Hong Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research