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Severity of reflux-induced esophageal inflammation
| Empiric dilation | Stricture dilation | |
|---|---|---|
| Total number of Patients | 7,256 (100%) | 5,764 (100%) |
| Patients with esophagitis | 842 (12%) | 1,285 (22%) |
| LA classification | ||
| Data available for n patients | 403 (100%) | 423 (100%) |
| LA grade 0 | 112 (28%) | 29 (7%) |
| LA grade A | 158 (39%) | 97 (23%) |
| LA grade B | 88 (22%) | 164 (39%) |
| LA grade C | 30 (7%) | 77 (18%) |
| LA grade D | 15 (4%) | 56 (13%) |
Reflux esophagitis graded according to the Los Angeles (LA) classification.
