Imprint cytology in the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate if imprint cytology yields the same results as brushing cytology.


METHODS
Brushing and imprint cytology of the antral mucosa were obtained from 20 unselected patients referred for upper endoscopy and evaluated by two experienced cytologists. Concordance in the identification of Helicobacter pylori with both techniques was assessed.


RESULTS
In the presence or absence of H pylori, 100% concordance between both techniques was found.


CONCLUSIONS
Both techniques yield the same sensitivity for identifying H pylori. Imprint cytology is easier to perform and overcomes most of the problems of brushing cytology.
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Division of Gastroenterology, Hospital Universitario San Carlos, Madrid, Spain.
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Mendoza
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Díaz-Rubio
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D003581:Cytodiagnosis / Q000379:methods*; D005753:Gastric Mucosa / Q000166:cytology*; D016481:Helicobacter Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D016480:Helicobacter pylori; D006801:Humans; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity