Table 1.
Demographic data and results of preoperative diagnostics of all patients
| Patients | |
|---|---|
| Total | n = 268 (100%) |
| Sex (M vs. F) | 173 vs. 95 |
| Median Age (IQR) | 50 (38–59) |
| Median BMI (IQR) | 25.5 (23–28.3) |
|
HHa present HH > 3 cm |
210 (78%) 62 (23%) |
| Median Total pH < 4% (IQR) | 5.4% (2.7–10.6) |
| Median Total Reflux episodes (IQR) | 63 (43–84) |
| Median LESb resting pressure (IQR) | 17.8 mmHg (11.07–25.07) |
| Median IRPc (IQR) | 9 mmHg (6–12) |
| Presence of IEMd | 18 (7%) |
| Presence of BEe | 30 (11%) |
| Use of PPIs | 235 (88%) |
| Presence of heartburn | 241 (90%) |
| Presence of regurgitation | 138 (52%) |
| Presence of respiratory symptoms | 97 (36%) |
Data were obtained and statistics applied, as described in Methods
aHiatal hernia, bLower esophageal sphincter, cIntegrated relaxation pressure, dIneffective esophageal motility, eBarrett’s Esophagus