[Clinical and morphological aspects of Helicobacter pylori invasion in reflux esophagitis]

The mucosal biopsies morphological investigation of the lower third of esophagus were conducted for Helicobacter pylori detection in 43 patients with reflux-esophagitis. Helicobacter pylori were detected in 66.7%, gastric metaplasia-in 83.3% of patients. Helicobacter pylori plays an important role in reflux-esophagitis pathogenesis. Surgical treatment is indicated if the combined antireflux and antibacterial therapy is ineffective.