Table 2 Characteristics of reflux events only attributable to the acid pocket vs those of undetermined origin
Reflux that could only be attributed to the acid pocketReflux events of undetermined originp Value
Median nadir pH (range)1.99 (1.18–3.77)1.58 (0.69–3)<0.005
Median duration of reflux events9.8 s (3.1–128.5)17.7 s (3.1–384.1)<0.05
Percentage of reflux events recorded by the electrode
  • 16.5 mm

52.4%38%
  • 27.5 mm

28.6%31%
  • 61.5 mm

19%31%
above the squamocolumnar junction