CAJ | 학술논문

AIM: To test the hypothesis that the shape and length of erosive esophagitis.METHODS: A total study population comprised 869 patients who underwent endoscopy during a health checkup at our hospital. The presence and extent of Barrett's epithelium were diagnosed based on the Prague C & M into two types based on its shape, namely, flamelike groups based on its length, its C extent < 2 cm, and ≥with erosive esophagitis was examined.erosive esophagitis was examined.RESULTS: Barrett's epithelium was diagnosed in 374 cases (43%). Most of these were diagnosed as shortsegment esophagitis was significantly higher in subjects in those with a C extent of ≥ 2 cm than < 2 cm.CONCLUSION: Flame-like rather than lotus-like Barrett's epithelium, and Barrett's epithelium with a longer segment were more strongly associated with erosive esophagitis.