Table 2.
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy and Biopsy Findings of Patients by Group
| Group | No. of Patients, (%) | Findings | No. of Patients, (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 48 (4.8%) | Normal EGD with normal biopsy or normal EGD without biopsy results | 48 (4.8%) |
| B | 525 (52.5%) | Gastritis | 828 (82.8%) |
| Gastric polyps | 97 (9.7%) | ||
| Gastropathy | 294 (29.4) | ||
| Foveolar hyperplasia | 150 (15.0%) | ||
| C | 427 (42.7%) | Hiatal hernia | 231 (23.1%) |
| Esophagitis | 95 (9.5 %) | ||
| H. pylori | 71 (7.1%) | ||
| Gastric erosions | 58 (5.8%) | ||
| Duodenitis | 37 (3.7%) | ||
| Barrett's esophagus | 31 (3.1%) | ||
| Schatzki ring | 12 (1.2%) | ||
| Metastatic carcinoma | 1 (0.1%) | ||
| Ulcer | 24 (2.4%) |
EGD, esophagogastroduodenoscopy.