Brief Article
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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 21, 2013; 19(27): 4386-4392
Published online Jul 21, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i27.4386
Table 2 Comparison of variables in multi-channel intraluminal impedance combined with pH monitoring between patients responsive and unresponsive to baclofen
VariablesResponsive (n = 9)Unresponsive (n = 7)
DeMeester score17.9 ± 5.145.0 ± 18.0
SAP (%)
SAP for acid reflux70.0 (28.2)75.3 (56.0)
SAP for non-acid reflux87.9 (35.0)61.6 (59.1)
Acid reflux (n)26.0 (31.1)65.0 (51.0)a
Weakly acidic reflux (n)22.8 (28.7)22.0 (28.0)
Weakly alkaline reflux (n)4.0 (22.0)2.3 (21.7)
Gas reflux (n)12.0 (51.0)13.9 (10.0)
Liquid reflux (n)26.0 (11.0)24.0 (18.6)
Mixed reflux (n)45.0 (43.0)30.4 (33.7)
Proximal extent (n)13.8 (12.6)10.5 (11.5)
Bolus exposure (%)1.1 (1.6)1.3 (1.2)
Bolus clearance (s)9.3 (9.1)8.9 (6.2)