Table 3 Correlation of gastroesophageal flap valve grade with the endoscopic findings in oesophagus.

From: Reflux finding score is associated with gastroesophageal flap valve status in patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux disease: a retrospective study

Endoscopic findings in oesophagus

Gastroesophageal flap valve grade

Total

I

II

III

IV

I + II

III + IV

Normal

48

41

15

5

89

20

109

NERD

24

19

6

4

43

10

53

EE

16

28

7

12

44

19

63

  1. Spearman correlation p < 0.05 (0.012).
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