ReviewCurrent gastroenterology reports2025
Gas-tly Interpretations: A Case-Based Approach to the Nuances of SIBO Breath Testing.
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3 citing papers in PubMed.
- Hydrogen Breath Test Dynamics Reflect Intestinal Fermentation Rather than Systemic Inflammation: A Data-Driven Diagnostic Analysis.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Small intestinal microbiome, the underrated maestro of SIMO disease.FEMS microbiology reviews · 2026Review
- Comparative efficacy of diverse therapeutic regimens for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth: a systematic network meta-analysis.Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology · 2025Article
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Abstract
purpose of reviewBreath testing to diagnose intestinal microbial overgrowth (MO) is being increasingly utilized, in part due to direct-to-consumer testing modalities. However, the concept of breath testing in the diagnosis of MO is controversial due to numerous limitations regarding optimal substrate, diagnostic thresholds, and confounding variables. We provide seven real-world cases which comprehensively illustrate the principles and nuances of the interpretation of breath testing. RECENT
findingsWe highlight recent studies which examine the optimal substrate for breath testing (glucose versus lactulose), the subtypes and clinical significance of breath test patterns including hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen-sulfide, elevated baseline gas levels, and confounders to breath test interpretation including transit time and diet. Reviewing the latest evidence, we provide recommendations for a personalized interpretation of breath tests utilizing unique patient factors. We conclude with an algorithm to assist clinicians in providing more accurate diagnoses.
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