Endoscopic full-thickness plication along with argon plasma coagulation for treatment of proton pump inhibitor dependent gastroesophageal reflux disease

Table 1 Distribution of different baseline characteristics

Basic characteristics	No. of patients	Percentage
Age
≤ 20	2	8.7
21–30	8	34.8
31–40	5	21.7
41–50	4	17.4
51–60	1	4.3
61+	3	13.0
Gender
Female	8	34.8
Male	15	65.2
Hill’s classification
I	3	13.0
II	17	73.9
III	3	13.0
Manometry findings
Absent contractility	4	17.3
Fragmented peristalsis	1	4.3
Esophageal motility ineffective	12	52.2
Normal	6	26.1
Argon plasma coagulation
No	14	60.9
Yes	9	39.1
Number of clips
1	13	56.5
2	10	43.5
Complications
No complications	22	95.7
Hematemesis, dysphagia	1	4.3
Total	23	100