Baseline characteristics of the studied patients
| Sequential treatment | Concomitant treatment | |
|---|---|---|
| N=170 | N=168 | |
| Women | 100 (58.8) | 105 (62.5) |
| Age | ||
| Mean (SD) | 47.5 (14.7) | 47.3 (15.6) |
| Median (range) | 46 (18–98) | 47 (18–86) |
| Indication | ||
| Dyspepsia | ||
| Functional | 71 (41.8) | 77 (45.8) |
| Non-investigated | 67 (39.4) | 57 (33.9) |
| Ulcer | ||
| Duodenal | 24 (14.1) | 24 (14.3) |
| Gastric | 8 (4.7) | 10 (6.0) |
| Smoking habit | 37 (21.8) | 38 (22.6) |
Data are n (%) unless otherwise indicated.