Brief Article
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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 28, 2012; 18(32): 4363-4370
Published online Aug 28, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i32.4363
Table 2 Results of the visual analytic scale
SymptomsPre-PPIPost-PPIP value
Chest pain7.1 ± 2.43.3 ± 0.90.00011
Heartburn8.5 ± 3.22.3 ± 1.10.00011
Regurgitation6.8 ± 1.54.1 ± 1.90.00011
Epigastric pain5.9 ± 3.63.7 ± 2.40.0021
Hoarseness7.4 ± 2.26.8 ± 2.70.273
Globus9.3 ± 3.87.9 ± 3.50.087
Cough7.9 ± 2.66.8 ± 2.80.069
Throat discomfort8.1 ± 3.46.9 ± 2.10.058
Dysphonia6.5 ± 2.15.5 ± 3.50.121