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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 7, 2005; 11(45): 7131-7135
Published online Dec 7, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i45.7131
Table 2 Features of patients suffering from gastric cancer based on tumor subtype
ParametersIntestinal type carcinomaDiffuse type carcinoma
(%)(%)
H pylori positive138/181 (76.2%)67/85 (78.8%)
Intestinal metaplasia151/181 (83.4%)64/85 (75.2%)

  • Citation: Palestro G, Pellicano R, Fronda GR, Valente G, Giuli MD, Soldati T, Pugliese A, Taraglio S, Garino M, Campra D, Cutufia MA, Margaria E, Spinzi G, Ferrara A, Marenco G, Rizzetto M, Ponzetto A. Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection and intestinal metaplasia in subjects who had undergone surgery for gastric adenocarcinoma in Northwest Italy. World J Gastroenterol 2005; 11(45): 7131-7135
  • URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v11/i45/7131.htm
  • DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v11.i45.7131