Optimizing first line 7 ‐day standard triple therapy for Helicobacter pylori eradication: Prolonging treatment or adding bismuth: which is better?
ConclusionsAdding bismuth to the 7 ‐day STT did not result in an increase in the eradication rate. Extending the STT to 14 days, however, achieved a significantly higher eradication rate. Nevertheless, this did not achieve the targeted 90% eradication rate on intention‐to‐treat analysis.
Source: Journal of Digestive Diseases - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Alex H. ‐R. Leow,
Ahmad N. Azmi,
Mun‐Fai Loke,
Jamuna Vadivelu,
David Y. Graham,
Khean‐Lee Goh Tags: Original article Source Type: research
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