Autofluorescence imaging endoscopy can distinguish non-erosive reflux disease from functional heartburn: A pilot study

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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 14, 2016; 22(14): 3845-3851
Published online Apr 14, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i14.3845

Table 1 Demographics and clinical features

Characteristic	Patients (n = 84)
Mean age (yr)	49.0 ± 12.6
Gender (male:female)	39:45
BMI (kg/m²)	24.1 ± 3.7

Data are expressed as mean ± SD. BMI: Body mass index.

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Table 2 Results of autofluorescence imaging endoscopy in the differential diagnosis between non-erosive reflux disease and functional heartburn

AFI	NERD	FH	Total
Positive	67	1	68
Negative	7	9	16
Total	74	10	84

McNemar test, P = 0.07. AFI: Autofluorescence imaging; NERD: Non-erosive reflux disease; FH: Functional heartburn.

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Citation: Luo X, Guo XX, Wang WF, Peng LH, Yang YS, Uedo N. Autofluorescence imaging endoscopy can distinguish non-erosive reflux disease from functional heartburn: A pilot study. World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22(14): 3845-3851
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v22/i14/3845.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v22.i14.3845