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Baseline characteristics.
| Variable | Subjects |
|---|---|
| Male gender (n%) | 14 (63.6%) |
| Age (mean ± SD) | 50.0 (12.3) |
| BMI (mean ± SD) | 21.9 (2.1) |
| Duration of disease (mean ± SD) | 3.1 (1.8) |
| Heartburn (n%) | 18 (81.8%) |
| Acid regurgitation (n%) | 17 (77.3%) |
| Chest pain (n%) | 11 (50%) |
| Average SI | 65% |
| Average SAP | 98% |
| Total reflux episodes (mean ± SD) | 31.4 ± 3.1 |
