Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Hydrogen breath test for irritable bowel syndrome. Lansdale: HAYES, Inc.. Directory Publication. 2012 Authors' conclusions The hydrogen breath test (HBT) involves obtaining breath samples before and at timed intervals after ingesting a carbohydrate substrate and analyzing these samples for hydrogen (H2) content. Intestinal bacteria ferment the carbohydrate, producing the only source of bodily H2, which is expelled in the breath. The pattern and degree of expelled H2 may indicate the presence of particular gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic GI disorder that is diagnosed only by symptoms but shares symptoms with other GI conditions. In patients with IBS, the HBT is performed to identify GI conditions that may be responsible for symptoms and may be treatable, potentially providing symptom relief. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Breath Tests; Hydrogen; Irritable Bowel Syndromes Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence HAYES, Inc., 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218 Email: hayesinfo@hayesinc.com AccessionNumber 32012000563 Date abstract record published 17/08/2012 |
