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Body mass index can determine the healing of reflux esophagitis with Los Angeles Grades C and D by esomeprazole.
The American journal of gastroenterology - 1 Sept 2008
Sheu Bor-Shyang, Chang Wei-Lun, Cheng Hsui-Chi, Kao Ai-Wen, Lu Cheng-Chan
Abstract excerpt
AIMS: This study assessed the endoscopic healing rates of reflux esophagitis with Los Angeles grades C and D (RE-CD) using a 6-month esomeprazole and the demographic factors or genotypes of S-mephenytoin 4'-hydroxylase (CYP2C19) that correlated with the healing of RE-CD. METHODS: One hundred thirteen patients with RE-CD received esomeprazole 40 mg daily for 6 months and completed serial follow-ups regarding...
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