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ArticleBMC gastroenterology2023

Atrophic gastritis rather than Helicobacter pylori infection can be an independent risk factor of colorectal polyps: a retrospective study in China.

Zhang Shao-Hua, Ren Lin-Lin, Su Shen, Tang Yun-He, Tian Zi-Bin, Liu Yi, Mao Tao

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Article in BMC gastroenterology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 4 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Zhang Shao-HuaDepartment of Gastroenterology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16, Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266003, Shandong Province, China.
Ren Lin-LinDepartment of Gastroenterology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16, Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266003, Shandong Province, China.
Su ShenDepartment of Gastroenterology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16, Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266003, Shandong Province, China.
Tang Yun-HeDepartment of Gastroenterology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16, Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266003, Shandong Province, China.
Tian Zi-BinDepartment of Gastroenterology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16, Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266003, Shandong Province, China.
Liu YiDepartment of Gastroenterology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16, Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266003, Shandong Province, China. janeliuyi@qdu.edu.cn.
Mao TaoDepartment of Gastroenterology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16, Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266003, Shandong Province, China. maotao@qdu.edu.cn.
Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University · CNQingdao University · CN

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 81602056
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundColonoscopy is considered the most effective screening method for colorectal polyps. However, the longevity and complexity of the procedure makes it less desirable to screen for colorectal polyps in the general population. Therefore, it is essential to identify other independent risk factors. In this study, we explored the link between Hp infection, atrophic gastritis, and colorectal polyps to identify a new potential risk factors of colorectal polyps.

methodsIn this study, atrophic gastritis and intestinal polyps were diagnosed by endoscopy and pathology. All the 792 patients in this retrospective study were divided into sub-groups based on the presence of colorectal polyps. The correlation between polyps and atrophic gastritis was analyzed using the chi-square test and Kruskal-Wallis test. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to compare the predictive value for colorectal polyps between Hp infection and atrophic gastritis. Binary logistic regression was utilized to identify independent risk factors for colorectal polyps.

resultsPatients with colorectal polyps were primarily male with advanced age, and the number of patients with colorectal polyps had a higher association with smoking, alcohol drinking, and Hp infection than the control group. A positive correlation between the number of colorectal polyps and the severity of atrophic gastritis was observed. ROC analysis showed that atrophic gastritis was a better risk factors for colorectal polyps. Multivariate analysis identified atrophic gastritis as an independent risk factor for colorectal polyps (OR 2.294; 95% CI 1.597-3.296).

conclusionsAtrophic gastritis confirmed could be an independent risk factors for colorectal polyps.

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Colonic PolypsGastritis, AtrophicHelicobacter InfectionsHelicobacter pyloriColonoscopyHumansMaleRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsAtrophic gastritisColorectal polypHelicobacter pyloriRetrospective study

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