Table 1.
Clinical characteristics from 6 months prior to baseline to baseline visit
| Variable | n=262 (%) |
|---|---|
|
Gastrointestinal history |
|
| Dyspeptic symptoms |
141 (54) |
| Hiatal hernia |
103 (39) |
| Reflux esophagitis |
86 (33) |
|
Endoscopic findings* |
|
| Hiatal hernia |
84 (32) |
| Reflux esophagitis |
50 (19) |
| Barrett’s esophagus |
16 (6) |
| Esophageal stricture |
3 (1) |
| Duodenal ulcer |
2 (0.8) |
| Other abnormal esophageal findings | 28 (11) |
* 11.5% of patients underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with biopsy and 21% underwent the procedure without biopsy; an additional 44% of patients had the procedure without further details specified.