Table III.
LESP, VIP and motilin levels in RE group and NERD group (mean ± SD).
| Group | n | LESP (mmHg) | VIP (pg/l) | Motilin (ng/l) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NERD | 12 | 23.55±4.53 | 15.2±3.92 | 298.26±89.11 |
| Grade I RE | 15 | 15.32±5.01a | 21.4±5.12a | 245.22±80.49a |
| Grade II RE | 18 | 11.21±4.56a | 29.2±5.32a,b | 215.07±78.45a |
| Grade III RE | 15 | 5.43±5.24a | 37.8±7.23a–c | 171.32±45.60a |
a
P<0.05 vs. NERD group
b
P<0.05 vs. grade I RE group
c
P<0.05 vs. grade II RE group. LESP, lower esophageal sphincter pressure; VIP, vasoactive intestinal peptide; RE, reflux esophagitis; NERD, non-erosive reflux disease.