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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
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