Table 2.
Results According to Reflux Study
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| DeMeester score, mean ± SD | |
| With documented GER | 32.2 ± 20.6 |
| Without documented GER | 5.1 ± 3.7 |
| Symptoms index, n/N (%) | 29/63 (46) |
| Positive symptom association probability, n/N (%) | 25/63 (39.7) |
| Esophageal pH probe testing, n/N (%) | |
| With documented GER | 29/81 (35.8) |
| Without documented GER | 52/81 (64.2) |
| Bravo study, n/N (%) | |
| With documented GER | 40/58 (68.6) |
| Without documented GER | 18/58 (31.4) |
| Impedance testing, n/N (%) | 17/81 (21.0) |
See Table 1 legend for expansion of abbreviation.