Table 3 Relation of the prevalence of IP with gastroesophageal reflux parameters and with different categories of Barrett’s esophagus
Prevalence of IP in the condition | Prevalence of the condition in patients with IP | Prevalence of the condition in patients without IP | Level of statistical significance (Fisher’s exact test, two-sided) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Number (%) | Number (%) | Number (%) | ||
Dominant reflux symptoms | 15/93 (16%) | 15 (27%) | 78 (24%) | p = 0.61 |
Hiatal hernia | 13/83 (16%) | 13 (24%) | 70 (22%) | p = 0.74 |
Reflux esophagitis | 14/75 (19)% | 14 (26%) | 61 (19%) | p = 0.25 |
CLE ≥ 0.5 cm | 21/95 (22%) | 21 (39%) | 74 (23%) | p = 0.02 |
CLE ≥ 3 cm | 4/18 (22)% | 4 (7%) | 14 (4%) | p = 0.31 |
CLE ≥ 0.5 cm with IM | 7/30 (23%) | 7 (13%) | 23 (7%) | p = 0.15 |
CLE ≥ 3 cm with IM | 3/14 (21%) | 3 (6)% | 11 (4%) | p = 0.44 |