Table 1 Baseline characteristics of the two groups
From: Circular stripes were more common in Barrett’s esophagus after acetic acid staining
BE group n = 47 | Control group n = 63 | χ2 | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age, mean ± SD | 53.68 ± 14.39 | 49.41 ± 11.51 | 1.728a | 0.087 |
Female, n (%) | 16 (34.0) | 28 (44.4) | 1.214 | 0.271 |
Fissure hernia, n (%) | 6 (12.8) | 4 (6.3) | 1.341 | 0.320* |
Taste preference | ||||
Peppery | 14 (29.79) | 21 (33.33) | 5.283 | 0.152 |
Sweet | 11 (23.40) | 18 (28.57) | ||
Sour | 7 (14.89) | 15 (22.22) | ||
Plain food | 15 (31.91) | 9 (14.29) | ||
Sympotoms (%) | ||||
Acid reflux or heartburn | 19 (40.42) | 0 | ||
Upper abdominal pain | 12 (25.53) | 0 | ||
Abdominal distention | 7 (14.89) | 0 | ||
Abdominal discomfort | 5 (10.64) | 0 | ||
Asymptomatic | 4 (8.51) | 63 (100.00) | ||