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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 21, 2009; 15(23): 2839-2854
Published online Jun 21, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.2839

Table 1 Estimated H pylori infection prevalence globally (reproduced with kind permission of World Gastroenterology Organisation)

Country/region	*Estimated prevalence of H pylori* infection (%)**
Mexico, Central/South America	70-90
Africa	70-90
Asia	50-80
Eastern Europe	70
Western Europe	50-30
United States and Canada	30
Australia	20

Table 2 Cascade for treatment of oesophageal varices (reproduced with kind permission of WGO)

Endoscopic band ligation plus octreotide or terlipressin (gold standard)

Endoscopic band ligation alone

Endoscopic sclerotherapy

Balloon tamponade

Citation: Mandeville KL, Krabshuis J, Ladep NG, Mulder CJ, Quigley EM, Khan SA. Gastroenterology in developing countries: Issues and advances. World J Gastroenterol 2009; 15(23): 2839-2854
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v15/i23/2839.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.15.2839