Prevalence of erosive oesophagitis at upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in patients with suspected gastro-oesophageal reflux disease related ear, nose, and throat symptoms
| Study | n | Prevalence of oesophagitis (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Wiener et al, 198666 | 11 | 27 |
| Ossakow et al, 198767 | 64 | 10 |
| Batch 198868 | 104 | 63 |
| McNally et al, 198969 | 11 | 55 |
| Ness et al, 199270 | 22 | 54 |
| Tauber et al, 200271 | 30 | 43 |
| Koufman et al, 200272 | 58 | 19 |
| Poelmans et al 20047 | 405 | 52 |
| Total | 705 | 46 |