Parameters | H. pylori-positive | H. pylori-negative | P |
---|---|---|---|
Patients | 22 | 73 | |
Reflux episodes | 113.9 ± 147.8 | 135.1 ± 129 | NS |
Pathological reflux episodes | 3.3 ± 6.7 | 2.4 ± 4.3 | NS |
Esophageal acid exposure (minutes) | 117 ± 195.2 | 109.3 ± 205.5 | NS |
DeMeester score | 35.9 ± 56.7 | 33.3 ± 48.4 | NS |