Helicobacter pylori reinfection rate by a 13C-urea breath test and endoscopic biopsy tests in Korean children

한국 소아에서 Helicobacter pylori 박멸 후 13C-요소 호기 검사와 내시경적 생검을 이용한 재감염률 연구

  • Shim, Jeong Ok (Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Seo, Jeong Kee (Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
  • 심정옥 (서울대학교 의과대학 소아과학교실) ;
  • 서정기 (서울대학교 의과대학 소아과학교실)
  • Received : 2005.09.05
  • Accepted : 2005.10.18
  • Published : 2006.03.15

Abstract

Purpose : The reinfection rate of H. pylori reported before $^{13}C$-urea breath test($^{13}C$-UBT) era was higher than that of the post $^{13}C$-UBT era. Children are usually reluctant to receive invasive endoscopic evaluation for the reinfection of H. pylori, particularly when they are asymptomatic. The aim of the study is to discover the reinfection rate by different diagnostic tests, and to find out what causes the difference. Methods : Children confirmed to be eradicated from H. pylori were included in the study. Reinfection was evaluated by endoscopic biopsy based tests(n=34, mean age $11.5{\pm}3.7$ years) and/or a $^{13}C$-UBT(n=38, mean age $10.0{\pm}3.6$ years) at the time of 18 months after eradication. At first visit, H. pylori infection had been diagnosed by positive results from a rapid urease test, Giemsa stain and Warthin-Starry stain and/or a positive culture. Eradication was defined as negative results from all above tests 1-3 months after eradication therapy. Results : Reinfection rate by endoscopic biopsy based tests was 35.3 percent(12/34). All patients had abdominal symptoms(P=0.000). Reinfection rate was 13.2 percent(5/38) by a $^{13}C$-UBT. Reinfection rate was higher in children with abdominal symptoms(P=0.008). There was no evidence that reinfection rate depended on the sex(P=0.694), age(P=0.827), diseases(peptic ulcers vs gastritis, P=0.730) and eradication regimen(P=0.087). Conclusion : Helocibacter pylori reinfection rate in Korean children was 13.2 percent per 18 months by a non-invasive test or $^{13}C$-UBT. Accurate determinations of the reinfection rate in children is affected by the compliance of the diagnostic tests. Non-invasive tests should be considered to investigate the reinfection rate in children.

목 적 : Helicobacter pylori 재감염률은 내시경적 생검만이 가능했던 시대에는 $^{13}C$-요소 호기 검사의 출현 이후에 비해 높게 보고되었다. 소아는 일반적으로 침습적인 내시경적 생검을 시행하기 용이치 않다. 본 연구는 $^{13}C$-요소 호기 검사와 내시경적 생검에 의한 재감염률을 비교하고, 그 차이에 영향을 미치는 인자를 찾고자 하였다. 방 법 : H. pylori 감염으로 치료받고 박멸이 확인된 소아들을 대상으로 하였다. 박멸 확인 후 18개월이 경과한 시점에 재감염을 확인하기 위하여 내시경적 생검(n=34명, 평균 연령 $11.5{\pm}3.7$세) 혹은 $^{13}C$-요소 호기 검사를(n=38명, 평균 연령 $10.0{\pm}3.6$세) 시행하였다. 첫 진단 시 내시경적 생검으로 위전정부 및 체부에서 세 절편을 채취하여 urease 검사, Giemsa 염색 및 Warthin-Starry 염색이 모두 양성으로 나오거나 생검 조직에서 H. pylori균이 배양된 경우 감염된 것으로 판정하였고, 박멸 치료 1-3개월 후 모든 검사상 음성인 경우 박멸된 것으로 판정하였다. $^{13}C$-요소 호기 검사는 최소 4시간 금식 후 75 mg의 $^{13}C$-요소를 주스에 섞어 마시도록 하는데, 복용 전 및 30분 후 Helikit(Isodiagnostika, Alberta, Canada)를 이용하여 숨을 불어넣도록 하고 delta $^{13}C$ per mil이 4.00 이상일 때를 양성으로 판독하였다. 결 과 : 내시경적 생검을 시행하였을 때 재감염률은 35.3%(12/34)였다. 내시경적 생검을 받은 모두가 당시 복부 증상이 있어 $^{13}C$-요소 호기 검사를 시행한 경우에 비해 복부 증상이 있는 경우가 유의하게 많았다(P=0.000). $^{13}C$-요소 호기 검사를 시행하였을 때 재감염률은 13.2%(5/38)였다. 추적 관찰 시 복부 증상이 있는 경우 재감염률이 유의하게 높았으며(P=0.008), 성별(P=0.694), 연령별(P=0.827). 궤양과 비궤양 간(P=0.730), 치료 방법 간에는(P=0.087) 재감염률에 차이를 보이지 않았다. 결 론 : 한국 소아에서 H. pylori 박멸 후 18개월이 경과하였을 때 비침습적인 $^{13}C$-요소 호기 검사를 이용한 재감염률은 13.2%이다. 내시경적 생검은 정확하나 침습적이어서 특히 무증상인 소아의 경우 이를 기피할 확률이 높아, 순응도에 따라 많은 영향을 받는다. 소아에서 재감염률 조사를 평가할 때에는 비침습적이면서 간편한 방법인가를 고려하여야 할 것이다.

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