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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 21, 2014; 20(3): 699-705
Published online Jan 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i3.699
Published online Jan 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i3.699
Helicobacter pylori: Future perspectives in therapy reflecting three decades of experience
Tajana Filipec Kanizaj, Department of gastroenterology, University hospital Merkur, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb 10000, Croatia
Nino Kunac, University hospital Merkur, Zagreb 10000, Croatia
Author contributions: Kanizaj TF and Kunac N contributed equally to this work and wrote the paper; Kanizaj TF designed the theme topic; Kanizaj TF and Kunac N equally performed the research, analysis and interpretation of published data; Kunac N searched the relevant literature.
Correspondence to: Tajana Filipec Kanizaj, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of gastroenterology, University hospital Merkur, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zajceva 19, Zagreb 10000, Croatia. tajana_filipec@yahoo.com
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Received: September 28, 2013
Revised: December 5, 2013
Accepted: January 2, 2014
Published online: January 21, 2014
Revised: December 5, 2013
Accepted: January 2, 2014
Published online: January 21, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: In this article the authors have made a review of the most important literature with knowledge of various factors affecting Helicobacter pylori eradication success. The paper presents an analysis of established and new eradication regimens, as well as factors affecting their performance. Since the last 3 decades many new developments appeared in the field of this intriguing infection, along with implementation of recently published guidelines. Authors made a new look to future perspectives in managing this complex infection.