Histological features in the gastric cardia
| Feature | GERD (n = 65) | Controls (n = 71) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERD, gastro-oesophageal disease. | |||
| Foveolar hyperplasia | 19 (29%) | 15 (19%) | 0.24 |
| Carditis | 25 (38%) | 32 (45%) | 0.48 |
| Cardiac mucosa only | 37 (57%) | 57 (80%) | 0.005 |
| Intestinal metaplasia | 10 (15%) | 11 (16%) | 1 |
| Pancreatic metaplasia | 15 (27%) | 23 (32%) | 0.56 |