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Relationship of different metabolic obesity phenotypes with reflux esophagitis: a propensity score matching analysis.
BMC endocrine disorders - 7 Nov 2024
He Tao, Wang Peng, Wang Li-Xia, Tong Meng-Han, Duan Zhi-Jun
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Obesity is associated with an increased risk of reflux esophagitis (RE). Metabolic abnormalities have been implicated in the pathogenesis of RE. However, the role of metabolic status in the risk of RE among individuals with varying degrees of obesity remains unclear. Therefore, our study aimed to assess the association between metabolic obesity phenotypes and the risk of RE. METHODS: This study...
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