Table 4.
Comparison of Postoperative Manometric Characteristics of Patients With a Smaller Sized LINX Device to Those With a Larger Device
| Smaller Size Devices (<15 Magnetic Beads) | Larger Size Devices (≥ 15 Magnetic Beads) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LES overall length (cm) | 2.9 (2.6–3.1) | 2.7 (2.3-3.5) | 0.851 |
| LES intraabdominal length (cm) | 1.3 (1.0, 1.5) | 1.2 (0.3-1.9) | 0.585 |
| LES resting pressure, (mmHg) | 31.6 (23.7–38.3) | 25.9 (18.4–34.7) | 0.209 |
| Integrated relaxation pressure (IRP), (mmHg) | 14.7 (11.6–18.1) | 12.0 (8.9–14.2) | 0.005 |
| Distal contraction amplitude, (mmHg) | 106.6 (78.4–144.3) | 77.6 (59.1–109.2) | 0.003 |
| Distal contractile integral (DCI), (mmHg s cm) | 2757 (1466–3894) | 1720 (948–2929.0) | 0.023 |
| Intact peristalsis (%) | 100 (90–100) | 100 (80–100) | 0.239 |
| Incomplete bolus clearance (%) | 0 (0–20) | 10 (0–50) | 0.146 |