Persisting acid reflux after argon plasma coagulation (APC) therapy for Barrett’s epithelium (BE) ablation
| APC outcome | Mean (SD) age (y) | Mean (SD) BE length (cm) | Median No of APC sessions | Median % total time pH <4 (IQR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IQR, interquartile range. | ||||
| *p<0.0001, **p=0.014. | ||||
| Successful ablation (n=34) | 60.6 (10.9) | 4.7 (1.8) | 3 | 0 (0–0.5) |
| Persistent BE (n=16) | 63.2 (12.9) | 8.4 (3.7)* | 4.5** | 0.7 (0–1.8) |