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The goal of this study is to determine, through a national survey, the degree of acceptance among gastroenterologists of the relationship between Helicobacter pylori and peptic ulcer, and how they manage their patients according to this association.An observational study through a self-administered questionnaire.The questionnaire was distributed to 690 gastroenterologists from all over Spain. The questionnaire was answered by 687 specialists.Most (98.1%) Spanish specialists accept the relationship, 1.5% are reluctant, and 0.3% are irresolute. Eradication treatments are prescribed by 96.4% of the gastroenterologists, mainly omeprazole+amoxicillin, in 1994, though only 40.8% of gastroenterologists always prescribe it for H. pylori positive peptic ulcer. A control of the effectiveness of the treatment is undertaken by 84.3% of gastroenterologists.The relationship between H. pylori and ulcer is accepted by Spanish gastroenterologists, as well as eradication therapy. |
