Table 4.
Multivariate logistic-regression analysis for patient characteristics between numerous VG and classical VG groups
| Characteristic | OR | 95% CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 1.00 | 0.97–1.03 | 0.98 |
| Male gender | 1.01 | 0.59–1.71 | 0.98 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 1.05 | 0.97–1.13 | 0.24 |
| Total cholesterol (mmol/L) | 1.00 | 1.00–1.01 | 0.27 |
| Albumin (g/L) | 1.08 | 0.57–2.04 | 0.81 |
| Gastric mucosal atrophy | |||
| No atrophy | 1.00 | ||
| Closed-type atrophy | 9.29 | 4.04–21.37 | <0.001 |
| Open-type atrophy | 8.10 | 3.41–19.24 | <0.001 |
| Reflux esophagitis | 1.61 | 0.86–2.99 | 0.13 |
| Barrett’s esophagus | 0.93 | 0.50–1.71 | 0.81 |
| Bile-colored gastric juice | 0.50 | 0.25–0.99 | 0.05 |
| H. pylori infection | |||
| Positive | 1.00 | ||
| Negative | |||
| Without a history of eradication | 8.27 | 2.95–23.23 | <0.001 |
| After eradication | 11.50 | 4.40–30.02 | <0.001 |
VG, verrucous gastritis; BMI, body mass index; OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval.