Correlation of Gastric X-ray Examination Findings and Blood ABC Classification Groups

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate our new method for detection of Helicobacter pylori infection using gastric X-ray findings.

Methods: The subjects were all people who underwent blood tests using the ABC classification and gastric X-ray examinations in 2013 and 2014, which are both optional examinations. We examined stomach X-ray images as follows. Initially, we examined the images using previously reported methods such as mucosal fold distribution range and mucosal fold flexion. Next, we examined them using our original method based on presence or absence of gastric area patterns in the stomach body and degree of barium coating.

Results: By previously reported methods, it was difficult to clearly distinguish between group A and groups B, C, and D. However, our original method was effective and accurate in detecting H. pylori infection and easy to use.

Conclusion: Our method appeared to increase the accuracy of detecting Helicobacter pylori infection, and complement the blood ABC classification.