Clinical Application of Expiratory Tests in the Diagnosis of Digestive System Diseases

Author: Wang Xingpeng et al. (Editor-in-Chief)
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: Breath test is a unique, non-invasive test. It is highly valuable in the clinical application of digestive system diseases. This book briefly introduces the development history and principles and methods of breath test, and focuses on the practical applications of breath test in the detection of liver function, pancreatic exocrine function, small intestinal absorption function, gastrointestinal motility, intestinal bacterial overgrowth, and Helicobacter pylori infection-related diseases. This book is suitable for clinical physicians engaged in gastrointestinal disease research at all levels, as well as relevant medical staff, researchers, and medical students, especially those involved in or preparing to engage in breath testing.