Verrucous antral gastritis in relation to Helicobacter pylori infection, nutrition, and gastric atrophy

Verrucous antral gastritis was related to increased BMI, reflux esophagitis, and <i>H. pylori</i> negativity. Numerous-type verrucous lesions were associated with gastric atrophy. These indicate that VG may be a physiological phenomenon due to high gastric acidity, mechanical overload, and vulnerability of background mucosa.