23 February 2022 : Clinical Research
A Retrospective Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Endoscopic Radiofrequency Therapy Under Direct Vision in 59 Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease from 2 Centers in Beijing, China Using the Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Questionnaire
Di Lu1ABCDEFG, Chun Shan Bi2ABCE, Xue Wei1BCDEF, Bao Na Guo2BC, Ying Xin Gao1BG, Jing Chen2B, Jie Qian1BG, Zi Hao Guo2B, Yan Bin Wang1B, Li Li2B, Chuan Zhang2A, Jian Yu Hao1AG*, Yan Gao1ABDDOI: 10.12659/MSM.933848
Med Sci Monit 2022; 28:e933848
Table 3 Comparison of PPIs* usage reduction between the 2 groups.
| Timing of RF** | Direct vision (N=27) | Non-direct vision (N=29) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before RF** | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | – |
| 3 months after RF** | 22 (81.5%) | 22 (75.9%) | 0.609 |
| 6 months after RF** | 24 (88.9%) | 28 (96.6%) | 0.343 |
| 12 months after RF (N=45)** | 20 (95.2%) (N=21) | 23 (95.8%) (N=24) | 1.000 |
| * PPIs denotes proton pump inhibitors; ** RF denotes radiofrequency. | |||






