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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 7, 2009; 15(45): 5700-5705
Published online Dec 7, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.5700
Table 4 Variables associated with development of esophagitis in NERD patients: results of the multivariate analysis (complete model)
Risk factorOdds ratio (95% CI)P value
Smoking2.9 (1.4-6.2)0.0055
Ongoing PPI therapy0.2 (0.09-0.7)0.04