Table 5 Odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) for esophagogastroduodenoscopy tolerance by modified Mallampati classification (MMC)
| Â | MMC status, OR (95% CI) | Â | |
|---|---|---|---|
Outcome | P value | Â | Â |
| Â | Good view | Poor view | Â |
Endoscopist assessment for gag reflex (present vs. absent) | 1 | 3.87 (1.81 - 8.26) | <0.001 |
Patient satisfaction (unsatisfactory vs. satisfactory) | 1 | 1.78 (0.96 - 3.29)†| 0.067 |
A change of vital signs (yes vs. no) | 1 | 1.96 (1.09 - 3.54) | 0.025 |