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Table 1 Outcome of upper endoscopy

From: Clinical value of wireless pH-monitoring of gastro-esophageal reflux in children before and after proton pump inhibitors

Endoscopic finding

N (%)

Minor signs of non-erosive esophagitis*

31 (30.7)

Erosive esophagitis classified by Los Angeles Classification:

 

 A

9 (8.9)

 B

4 (4.0)

 C

2 (2.0)

 D

1 (1.0)

Columnar lined esophagus

6 (5.9)

Signs of hiatus hernia

1 (1.0)

Cardia insufficiency

1 (1.0)

Eosinofilic esophagitis

1 (1.0)

Normal

45 (45.6)

  1. Footnote: Grading was performed according to the Los Angeles.
  2. Classification. *Minor signs of non-erosive esophagitis were e.g. shattered Z-line, increased vessel signs or thickened mucus membrane.
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BMC Gastroenterology

ISSN: 1471-230X

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