Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology
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J. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. · Dec 2013
Meta AnalysisMeta-analysis: is sequential therapy superior to standard triple therapy for Helicobacter pylori infection in Asian adults?
Although several meta-analyses suggested that sequential therapy (SQT) is superior to standard triple therapy (STT) for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori, these results were mainly based on the studies from Italy. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of 10-day SQT for H. pylori infection compared with STT in Asian adults. ⋯ Ten-day SQT appears to be superior to STT for H. pylori eradication in Asian adults. However, the pooled efficacy is lower than results from earlier European studies.