Endoscopic and histological findings in NSAID users and controls complaining of ulcer-like dyspepsia
| NSAID users (n = 94) | p Value | Controls (n = 63) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significance was calculated by means of the Student's t test for mean values and the χ2 test for percentages. | |||
| NS, not significant; NSAID, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. | |||
| Erosions | 33 (35%) | <0.05 | 15 (24%) |
| Ulcers | 22 (23%) | <0.001 | 4 (6%) |
| Mean endoscore (SD) | 1.20 (0.48) | <0.05 | 0.46 (0.21) |
| Chemical gastritis | 8 (8%) | NS | 3 (5%) |
| Active gastritis | 20 (21%) | NS | 12 (19%) |
| Helicobacter pylori | 45 (48%) | NS | 26 (41%) |