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This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Randomized trial of Helicobacter pylori from dental plaque. Br J Surg 2001; 88: 206.

Published: 1st January 2001

Authors: Butt AK, Khan AA, Suleman BA, Bedi R.

Conclusion

Assuming the mouth is a reservoir for H. pylori, it was more likely to be eradicated with dental hygiene measures without the addition of triple antibiotic therapy.

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