Prospective Study
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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 14, 2014; 20(46): 17588-17594
Published online Dec 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i46.17588
Table 3 Prevalence of clinical symptoms
Clinical symptomsHGM(+)n (%)HGM(-)n (%)P
Heartburn and regurgitation38 (9)6261 (6.2)0.02
Throat discomfort24 (5.7)3635 (3.6)0.02
Dysphagia39 (9.3)3231 (3.2)0.00
Retrosternal pain17 (4.0)4847 (4.1)0.47
Epigastric discomfort260 (61.9)10098 (10.0)0.00