Helicobacter pylori colonization of gallbladder in patients with symptomatic cholelithiasis

Authors

  • Prabakar Gunasekaran Department of General Surgery, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry, India http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0978-4599
  • Izhar Vinson Department of General Surgery, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20172765

Keywords:

Gallbladder mucosa, Gastric mucosa, Helicobacter pylori

Abstract

Background: The relation of Helicobacter pylori and its presence in gallbladder mucosa in patients with symptomatic cholelithiasis has been a topic of various studies. In order to establish this relation, this study has been performed so as to bring to light the capability of the organism to harbor in the gallbladder.

Methods: The patients underwent gastroscopy for specimens of gastric mucosa followed by laparoscopic/open cholecystectomy and histopathological examination of gallbladder specimen.

Results: The results showed H. pylori in 16 (40%) in gastric mucosa specimens and 4 (10%) in gallbladder mucosa specimens.

Conclusions: This revealed a significant correlation of H. pylori colonization in gallbladder mucosa with respect to gastric mucosa colonization.

 

Author Biographies

Prabakar Gunasekaran, Department of General Surgery, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry, India

Junior Resident

Department of General Surgery

Izhar Vinson, Department of General Surgery, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry, India

Assistant Professor

Department of General Surgery

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2017-06-22

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