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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 21, 2006; 12(15): 2398-2401
Published online Apr 21, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i15.2398
Table 1 Changes in prevalence of peptic ulcer after ten years in Padova
Padova1986-19871995-1996P
n (%)n (%)
Population37035727
Total of ulcers470 (12.7)361 (6.3)< 0.001
Duodenal ulcer326 (8.8)275 (4.8)< 0.001
Gastric ulcer144 (3.9)86 (1.5)< 0.001