[Survey on Helicobacter pylori and peptic ulcer in Spain].
OBJECTIVE
The goal of this study is to determine, through a national survey, the degree of acceptance among gastroenterologists of the relationship between Helicobacter pylori and peptic ulcer, and how they manage their patients according to this association.


METHODS
An observational study through a self-administered questionnaire.


METHODS
The questionnaire was distributed to 690 gastroenterologists from all over Spain. The questionnaire was answered by 687 specialists.


RESULTS
Most (98.1%) Spanish specialists accept the relationship, 1.5% are reluctant, and 0.3% are irresolute. Eradication treatments are prescribed by 96.4% of the gastroenterologists, mainly omeprazole+amoxicillin, in 1994, though only 40.8% of gastroenterologists always prescribe it for H. pylori positive peptic ulcer. A control of the effectiveness of the treatment is undertaken by 84.3% of gastroenterologists.


CONCLUSIONS
The relationship between H. pylori and ulcer is accepted by Spanish gastroenterologists, as well as eradication therapy.
Pajares García
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Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital de la Princesa, Madrid.
Monés Xiol
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D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005762:Gastroenterology; D005773:Gastroscopy / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D016481:Helicobacter Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D016480:Helicobacter pylori; D006801:Humans; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D013030:Spain