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Hydrogen Breath Test for Diagnosis of Lactose Malabsorption: The Importance of Timing and the Number of Breath Samples

Authors :
Mauro Di Camillo
Vanessa Marinaro
Fiorenza Argnani
Tiziana Foglietta
Piero Vernia
Source :
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, Vol 20, Iss 4, Pp 265-268 (2006)
Publication Year :
2006
Publisher :
Hindawi Limited, 2006.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The hydrogen breath test (H2BT) is the most widely used procedure in the diagnostic workup of lactose malabsorption and lactose intolerance.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08357900
Volume :
20
Issue :
4
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.199559d275945968425ee3d085381dc
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1155/2006/715459