Histological features in the gastric cardia as it relates to Helicobacter pylori status
| Feature | H pylori positive, active and cured (n = 116) | H pylori negative (n = 20) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foveolar hyperplasia | 31 (27%) | 3 (15%) | 0.4 |
| Cardiac mucosa only | 86 (74%) | 8 (40%) | 0.004 |
| Oxyntic mucosa only | 16 (14%) | 8 (40%) | 0.009 |
| Pancreatic metaplasia | 38 (33%) | 1 (5%) | 0.008 |