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Hydrogen and Methane-Based Breath Testing in Gastrointestinal Disorders: The North American Consensus

The American Journal of Gastroenterology · 2017 · Vol. 112(5) · pp. 775–784

Ali Rezaie✉(Cedars-Sinai Medical Center)Michelle Buresi(University of Calgary)Anthony Lembo(Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center)Henry C. Lin(University of New Mexico)Richard W. McCallum(Texas Tech University)Satish S.C. Rao(Augusta University)Max J. Schmulson(Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México)Miguel A. Valdovinos(Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán)Salam Zakko(Bristol Hospital)Mark Pimentel(Motility (United States))

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Abstract

BT is a useful, inexpensive, simple and safe diagnostic test in the evaluation of common gastroenterology problems. These consensus statements should help to standardize the indications, preparation, performance and interpretation of BT in clinical practice and research.

Gastrointestinal motility and disorders Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies Gastroesophageal reflux and treatmentsLactuloseMedicineSmall intestinal bacterial overgrowthIrritable bowel syndromeBloatingGastroenterologyHydrogen breath testMalabsorptionInternal medicineFlatulence

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Blind Loop SyndromeBreath TestsFructoseGastrointestinal DiseasesGlucoseHumansHydrogenLactoseLactose IntoleranceLactuloseMethaneNorth AmericaPractice Guidelines as TopicPatient SelectionConsensus

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