Affiliation:
1. Van Training and Researh Hospital
Abstract
Objective: Many factors are known to play a role in the eradication of Helicobacter pylori (Hp). The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of 25(OH) vitamin D levels on the success of H. pylori eradication.
Material and Method: This retrospective study included 237 patients, aged 18-85 years, who presented at the Gastroenterology Polyclinic with dyspeptic complaints which had been ongoing for at least 6 months. Patients were divided into two groups according to their 25(OH) vitamin D level as >20ng/ml and
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