Abstract:Portal hypertensive gastropathy (PHG) is a common endoscopic finding in patients of cirrhosis of liver. The cause and pathogenesis of PHG in cirrhotic patients is poorly understood. Some studies showed, association of Helicobacter pylori (H. Pylori) with portal hypertensive gastropathy in cirrhosis of liver, but the evidence is not robust. The aim of this study was to assess the association of H. pylori infection and PHG in patients with cirrhosis of liver. This case control study was conducted in the Departme… Show more
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