Update S2k-Guideline Helicobacter pylori and gastroduodenal ulcer disease of the German Society of Gastroenterology, Digestive and Metabolic Diseases (DGVS)

Abstract

Responsible organisation 263 1.2 Scope of application and rationale for the selected guideline topic 263 1.3 Aim of the guideline 264 1.4 Area of care 264 1.5 User target group 264 1.6 Composition of the guideline committee and participation of interest groups 264 1.7 The following organisations and professional bodies contributed to this guideline 264 1.8 Representativeness of the guideline committee: patient contribution 265 2 Methods 266 2.1 Evidence synthesis 266 2.1.1 Methodology 266 2.2 External validation and approval 266 2.2.1 Approval by the executive boards of the publishing professional societies/organisations 266 2.2.2 Editorial independence and funding of the guideline 266 2.2.3 Conflict of interests policy 266 2.3 Distribution and implementation of the guideline 267 2.3.1 Concept for distribution and implementation 267 2.3.2 Period of validity and update process 267 2.4 Editorial Note 267 2.4.1 Participatory decision-making 267 2.5 Special considerations 267 3 Guideline -Preamble 267 4 Guideline -Topic complex 1: Epidemiology 267 5 Guideline -Topic complex 2: Diagnosis 271 6 Guideline -Topic complex 3: Indication for diagnostic testing 276