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Helicobacter pylori colonization of gallbladder in patients with symptomatic cholelithiasis

Background The relation of Helicobacter pylori and its presence in gallbladder mucosa in patients with symptomatic cholelithiasis has been a topic of various studies. In order to establish this relation, this study has been performed so as to bring to light the capability of the organism to harbor in the gallbladder.

Methods The patients underwent gastroscopy for specimens of gastric mucosa followed by laparoscopic/open cholecystectomy and histopathological examination of gallbladder specimen.

Results The results showed H. pylori in 16 (40%) in gastric mucosa specimens and 4 (10%) in gallbladder mucosa specimens.

Conclusions This revealed a significant correlation of H. pylori colonization in gallbladder mucosa with respect to gastric mucosa colonization.