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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 14, 2014; 20(30): 10338-10347
Published online Aug 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i30.10338
Table 2 Updated systematic reviews and meta-analyses (2008-2012) in children and adults comparing triple and sequential therapy for Helicobacter pylori infection
Ref.Population and timeframenTriple therapy (95%CI)Sequential therapy (95%CI)P value
Horvath et al[49], 2012Children 2005-201285771% (66-75)78% (73-82)
Zullo et al[50], 2013Adults and children 2008-2012292175.8% (73.5–78.1)80.6% (78.5–82.7)0.003
Kate et al[51], 2013Adults and children 2008-2012324771.4% (64-78)81.7% (78-85)0.02