Comparative analysis of hydrogen breath test devices for the diagnosis of carbohydrate malabsorption: fructose tests lack reliability
Lactose breath tests were reliable across both devices, but significant discrepancies in fructose testing, particularly higher hydrogen levels with the stationary device, raise concerns about the diagnostic reliability of fructose tests. These findings suggest the need for caution when using fructose breath tests in clinical practice.
Authors
- Johann Hammer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2452-1201)
- Nima Memaran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9510-3154)
- Karin Hammer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2015-0682)
- Wolf‐Dietrich Huber
Institutions
- St Anna Children's Hospital (AT)
- Medical University of Vienna (AT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
- Published
- 2025-04-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/meg.0000000000002976
- Primary Topic
- Digestive system and related health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00