Historical Overview of the Maastricht Consensus Reports for the Management of Helicobacter Pylori Infection. Where are we Today?

Abstract

This letter summarizes historical overview of the European guidelines for management of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, from Maastricht I consensus report through to Maastricht V/Florence consensus report. The inadequate application of Maastricht V/Florence consensus report in clinical practice has urged us to send an appeal to all national gastroenterological societies to emphasize the importance of these guidelines.