Table 1. Classification of 530 dyspeptic patients according to gender, age, endoscopic findings and the results of H. pylori diagnosis by culture, RUT and smear examination.
Classification | With PPI consumption, n (%) | Without PPI consumption, n (%) | Total, n (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Patients | |||
Gender | |||
Male | 144 (27.2) | 98 (18.4) | 242 (45.6) |
Female | 182 (34.4) | 106 (20.0) | 288 (54.4) |
Age | 47±16.3 | 45±16.5 | 46±16.4 |
Endoscopic finding | |||
Gastritis | 293 (55.3) | 180 (34.0) | 473 (89.3) |
Peptic ulcer | 33 (6.2) | 24 (4.5) | 57 (10.7) |
H. pylori diagnosis | |||
Culture | |||
Positive | 98 (18.5) | 116 (21.9) | 214 (40.4) |
Negative | 228 (43.0) | 88 (16.6) | 316 (59.6) |
RUT | |||
Positive | 124 (23.4) | 132 (24.9) | 256 (48.3) |
Negative | 202 (38.1) | 72 (13.6) | 274 (51.7) |
Smear examination | |||
Positive | 56 (10.6) | 56 (10.6) | 112 (21.1) |
Negative | 61 (11.5) | 61 (11.5) | 122 (23.0) |
Not performed | 209 (39.4) | 87 (16.4) | 296 (55.9) |
RUT, rapid urease test; PPI, proton pump inhibitors.