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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 21, 2010; 16(47): 6010-6015
Published online Dec 21, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i47.6010
Table 2 Univariate regression analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis on the linkage between reflux esophagitis and clinico-endoscopic factors
Univariate regression
Multivariate logistic regression
Reflux esophagitisNo esophagitisOdds ratio95% CI
No. of patients2425--
Age (mean ± SD, yr)41-87 (67.3 ± 14.1)52-90 (72.2 ± 8.4)--
Gender (male:female)17:77:18a2.66 (male)0.73-9.7
Gastric atrophy (%)34.664--
Erosive esophagitis (%)8.344a0.17a0.03-0.95a
Intact GEFV (%)020--
NSAID intake (%)12.536--
Hemoglobin level (g/dL)12.5 ± 1.911.6 ± 2.9--