Eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection in Europe: Meta-analysis of the results presented at the EHPSG/UEGW/meetings, 1997–2002
G Buzás, J Józan · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2004 · Heft 05
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Background: Meta-analyses evaluated the results of H. pylori eradication based on randomized controlled trials. Aim: Meta-analysis of papers presented at EHPSG and UEGW from 1997 to 2002. Methods: Abstracts dealing with the eradication of H. pylori, have been reviewed and randomized, controlled studies from European countries were included. The studies were classified into groups based on similar eradication schedules and country of proveniance. The pooled eradication rates (PER) were calculated and analyzed by the MANOVA test. Results: 102 studies were accepted, comprising 25,644 cases/398 treatment arms/59 reg…