Median pH (IQR) detected by sensors relative to the peak LES pressure during the 20 minute fasting period
| H.pylori negative | H.pylori positive | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor location | Median pH (IQR) | |
| 1.1 cm proximal | 7.33 (0.78) | 7.37 (0.62) |
| PeakLES pressure | 7.34 (0.79) | 7.28 (0.51) |
| 1.1 cm distal | 7.06 (1.63) | 7.13 (0.51) |
| 2.2 cm distal | 5.79 (4.26) | 6.94 (1.38) * |
| 3.3 cm distal | 2.27 (2.58) | 6.13 (5.06) ** |
| 4.4 cm distal | 1.70 (1.16) | 4.11 (4.95) ** |
| 5.5 cm distal | 1.68 (0.66) | 2.88 (3.66) ** |
| 6.6 cm distal | 1.62 (3.66) | 2.39 (3.06) * |
↵*p < 0.01,**p < 0.001