Comparison of prognostic outcomes between endoscopic submucosal dissection and surgical treatment for early gastric cancer: a retrospective cohort study.

Background And Aim: The optimal management strategy for early gastric cancer (EGC) a topic of contention. This study aims to compare the prognostic outcomes of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and surgical treatment in patients diagnosed with EGC.

Methods: In thisretrospective cohort study, we analyzed data from539 patients diagnosed with EGC between January 2012 and December 2020 from two centers.

The influence of pretreatment with PPI on Helicobacter pylori eradication: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: In this meta-analysis, we aimed to comprehensively investigate the impact of pretreatment with proton pump inhibitor (PPI) on Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) eradication and provide novel inspiration to clinical practice.

Methods: Relevant studies were selected through PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library from inception to March 2021.