The American Gastroenterological Association published best-practice statements for patient care of refractory Helicobacter pylori.
The update comprises 12 best-practice advice statements on managing refractory H. pylori, according to an April 21 announcement. It provides an overview of H. pylori eradication treatment failure determinants and data-driven advice for treatment after the first failure.
Lead author Shailja Shah, MD, said in a video that the update also includes guidance on treatment regimen and when to pursue H. pylori susceptibility testing.
Read the full clinical practice update in Gastroenterology here.