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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 14, 2019; 25(2): 178-189
Published online Jan 14, 2019. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v25.i2.178
Published online Jan 14, 2019. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v25.i2.178
Study | Country | Sample | Strategy | UGIE avoided |
Laheij et al[59], 1998 | Netherlands | 80 patients | 2-wk PPI treatment. HP test and treat for persistent symptoms. | 69% |
Kjeldsen et al[60], 2007 | Denmark | 184 patients | UGIE vs 2-wk PPI treatment and HP testing + UGIE (no improvement, recurrence at age ≥ 45, or HP- and age < 45 yr), eradication (HP+ and age < 45 yr), or PPI 2 additional weeks (HP-, age < 45 yr, and reflux+) | 63% |
Bytzet et al[62], 1994 | Denmark | 206 patients | 4 weeks H2RA treatment | 34% |
- Citation: de Jong JJ, Lantinga MA, Drenth JP. Prevention of overuse: A view on upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. World J Gastroenterol 2019; 25(2): 178-189
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v25/i2/178.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v25.i2.178