Food hypersensitivity in patients with irritable bowel syndrome: the diagnostic role of fecal assays.
- Autori: Mansueto, P.; Soresi, M.; Adragna, F.; Ambrosiano, G.; D'Alcamo, A.; Patti, A.M.; Seidita, A.; Rini, G.B.; Di Rosa, S.; Carroccio, A.
- Anno di pubblicazione: 2011
- Tipologia: Abstract in atti di convegno pubblicato in rivista
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/61207
Abstract
A percentage of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)-like symptoms suffer from food hypersensitivity (FH) and improve on elimination diet. No assays have satisfactory sensitivity in identifying FH patients. The Aim of the study was to evaluate the frequency of FH diagnosis in IBS-like patients. To calculate sensitivity, specificity and diagnostic accuracy of fecal assays (tryptase, ECP and calprotectin) for FH diagnosis.