Article: Symptom resolution does not predict healing of erosive oesophagitis in Chinese
| Title | Symptom resolution does not predict healing of erosive oesophagitis in Chinese |
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| Authors | Cheung, TK Wong, WM Wong, NYH Chan, CK Fung, J Yuen, MF Chan, AOO Tong, TSM Wong, BCY1 |
| Issue Date | 2007 |
| Publisher | S Karger AG. The Journal's web site is located at http://www.karger.com/DIG |
| Citation | Digestion, 2007, v. 75 n. 2-3, p. 128-134 [How to Cite?] DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000106453 |
| Abstract | Background: Previous studies suggested that Chinese have a milder spectrum of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and a lower dose of proton pump inhibitors (PPI) is sufficient for the control of symptoms as compared with the Western population. Aims: To determine if 8 weeks of esomeprazole 20 mg daily would be adequate for both symptom resolution and oesophagitis healing in Chinese patients and the predictive factors for the response. Methods: 66 patients with oesophagitis were included. Oesophagitis severity was graded by Los Angeles (LA) classification. 61 patients underwent 24-hour ambulatory pH study at baseline. All were given esomeprazole 20 mg daily for 8 weeks. Symptom response and healing of oesophagitis was assessed at the end of the treatment period. Results: 75.8% of the patients had complete reflux symptom resolution but only 48% had complete healing of the oesophagitis at endoscopy after 8 weeks of treatment. LA classification grading at baseline endoscopy (p < 0.0001) and total number acid reflux episodes on 24-hour pH monitoring prior to treatment (p = 0.007) were both good predictors of oesophagitis healing but not for symptom resolution. Conclusions: Our results suggested that 8 weeks of lower dose PPI is not sufficient for oesophagitis healing. Symptom resolution with PPI does not predict oesophagitis healing in Chinese. Copyright © 2007 S. Karger AG. |
| ISSN | 0012-2823 2011 Impact Factor: 2.046 2011 SCImago Journal Rankings: 0.157 |
| DOI | http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000106453 |
| References | References in Scopus |
| dc.contributor.author | Cheung, TK |
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| dc.contributor.author | Wong, WM |
| dc.contributor.author | Wong, NYH |
| dc.contributor.author | Chan, CK |
| dc.contributor.author | Fung, J |
| dc.contributor.author | Yuen, MF |
| dc.contributor.author | Chan, AOO |
| dc.contributor.author | Tong, TSM |
| dc.contributor.author | Wong, BCY |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2010-09-06T07:33:30Z |
| dc.date.available | 2010-09-06T07:33:30Z |
| dc.date.issued | 2007 |
| dc.description.abstract | Background: Previous studies suggested that Chinese have a milder spectrum of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and a lower dose of proton pump inhibitors (PPI) is sufficient for the control of symptoms as compared with the Western population. Aims: To determine if 8 weeks of esomeprazole 20 mg daily would be adequate for both symptom resolution and oesophagitis healing in Chinese patients and the predictive factors for the response. Methods: 66 patients with oesophagitis were included. Oesophagitis severity was graded by Los Angeles (LA) classification. 61 patients underwent 24-hour ambulatory pH study at baseline. All were given esomeprazole 20 mg daily for 8 weeks. Symptom response and healing of oesophagitis was assessed at the end of the treatment period. Results: 75.8% of the patients had complete reflux symptom resolution but only 48% had complete healing of the oesophagitis at endoscopy after 8 weeks of treatment. LA classification grading at baseline endoscopy (p < 0.0001) and total number acid reflux episodes on 24-hour pH monitoring prior to treatment (p = 0.007) were both good predictors of oesophagitis healing but not for symptom resolution. Conclusions: Our results suggested that 8 weeks of lower dose PPI is not sufficient for oesophagitis healing. Symptom resolution with PPI does not predict oesophagitis healing in Chinese. Copyright © 2007 S. Karger AG. |
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| dc.identifier.citation | Digestion, 2007, v. 75 n. 2-3, p. 128-134 [How to Cite?] DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000106453 |
| dc.identifier.doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000106453 |
| dc.identifier.epage | 134 |
| dc.identifier.hkuros | 134098 |
| dc.identifier.isi | WOS:000249383500018 |
| dc.identifier.issn | 0012-2823 2011 Impact Factor: 2.046 2011 SCImago Journal Rankings: 0.157 |
| dc.identifier.issue | 2-3 |
| dc.identifier.openurl | ![]() |
| dc.identifier.pmid | 17671381 |
| dc.identifier.scopus | eid_2-s2.0-34548303549 |
| dc.identifier.spage | 128 |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/77586 |
| dc.identifier.volume | 75 |
| dc.language | eng |
| dc.publisher | S Karger AG. The Journal's web site is located at http://www.karger.com/DIG |
| dc.publisher.place | Switzerland |
| dc.relation.ispartof | Digestion |
| dc.relation.references | References in Scopus |
| dc.rights | Digestion. Copyright © S Karger AG. |
| dc.subject.mesh | Anti-Ulcer Agents - therapeutic use |
| dc.subject.mesh | Chi-Square Distribution |
| dc.subject.mesh | China |
| dc.subject.mesh | Esophagitis - drug therapy - ethnology |
| dc.subject.mesh | Esophagoscopy |
| dc.subject.mesh | Female |
| dc.subject.mesh | Gastric Acidity Determination |
| dc.subject.mesh | Humans |
| dc.subject.mesh | Hydrogen-Ion Concentration |
| dc.subject.mesh | Logistic Models |
| dc.subject.mesh | Male |
| dc.subject.mesh | Manometry |
| dc.subject.mesh | Middle Aged |
| dc.subject.mesh | Omeprazole - therapeutic use |
| dc.subject.mesh | Questionnaires |
| dc.subject.mesh | Risk Factors |
| dc.subject.mesh | Severity of Illness Index |
| dc.subject.mesh | Treatment Outcome |
| dc.title | Symptom resolution does not predict healing of erosive oesophagitis in Chinese |
| dc.type | Article |
Author Affiliations
- The University of Hong Kong


