Table 3

Histological bile reflux indices according to the clinicopathological subgroups (patients with uncomplicated gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and Barrett's oesophagus)

n Median Range Mean 95% CI
GORD
 Mild/moderate41110–2410.18.0–12.1
 Severe20114–1810.08.0–12.0
Barrett's
 Short segment3-150 42110–2512.110.4–14.4
 Long segment5812.50–2712.811.1–14.5
  • 3-150 Short segment, <3 cm of columnar mucosa in the tubular oesophagus.