Conventional video endoscopy can miss small or subtle abnormal stomach lesions, so a diagnosis of gastritis, Helicobacter pylori infection or metaplasia generally requires biopsy confirmation.

Endoscopic gastritis was classified as erosive (in ... or three affiliated hospitals and were assessed as requiring endoscopy were asked to fill out the questionnaire on the day of endoscopy ...

The gastritis classification systems currently ... All patients underwent endoscopy with standardized biopsy sampling, and their Helicobacter pylori status was determined. Atrophy scores were ...

Endoscopy: It works by insertion of a long thin tube, with a camera, into the stomach to check for inflammation. Tests for Helicobacter pylori : Stool test, breath test, blood tests can help to ...