Table 4 pH-metric pattern of the 215 patients according to the presence or absence of reflux esophagitis a
Measured parameters | RE patients (mean values) | RE-free patients (mean values) | P values |
|---|---|---|---|
Total reflux number | 140.6 | 140.1 | NS |
Reflux number >5 minutes | 3.8 | 2.7 | NS |
pH time <4 minutes | 166.4 | 109.5 | NS |
Reflux in supine and erect | 69.6% | 76.9% | NS |
Johnson and DeMeester score | 32.8 | 45.5 | NS |