Review
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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 14, 2007; 13(26): 3554-3566
Published online Jul 14, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i26.3554
Figure 1
Figure 1 Therapeutic algorithm for the stage dependent treatment of gastric MALT lymphomas based on the exact histopathology and thorough staging procedure. Patients stratification is orientated at three key decision points: (1) staging with endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), (2) H pylori (Hp) status, and (3) the presence of t (11; 18). As second line therapy in case of eradication non responders, radiation should be performed.