Table 2.

Comparison of 1-Year Outcomes Based On Status of Gas-Bloat Syndrome

Variable	GBS, N = 65 (13.3%)	No GBS, N = 424 (86.7%)	p Value
GERD health-related quality of life
Total score, median (IQR)	18.5 (7–31)	5 (2–10)	<0.0001
50% reduction from baseline, %	66.1	83.3	0.003
Heartburn item, median (IQR)	1 (0–2)	0 (0–1)	<0.0001
Regurgitation item, median (IQR)	1 (0–2)	0 (0–1)	0.0002
Dysphagia item, median (IQR)	2 (0–3)	0 (0–2)	<0.0001
Gas-bloat item, median (IQR)	4 (4–5)	1 (0–2)	<0.0001
Freedom from proton pump inhibitor use, %	75.8	93.7	<0.0001
Simethicone use, %	49.2	27.6	0.0008
Patient satisfaction, %	72.1	91.2	<0.0001
pH normalization, %	73.3	74.4	0.856

GBS, gas-bloat syndrome; IQR, interquartile range.