Table 2

 Number of reflux episodes, total reflux duration, and associated motor responses during GOR in the three groups

Reflux episode Total reflux duration (min) Associated motor activitiesa Average number of motor activities/min Median (range)
Group 1 (n=16)459 465.6 706 (P:625; S:81)1.723-150 (0.34–5.38)
Group 2 (n=15)7942623.01923 (P:1795; S:128)0.89  (0.25–1.61)
Group 3 (n=10)5791482.61263 (P:1156; S:107)0.88  (0.41–1.82)
  • aP, primary; S, secondary.

  • 3-150 p<0.05 group 1 v groups 2 and 3.