The prevalence, severity, and risk factors of erosive esophagitis in a Middle Eastern population
In this large cohort, EE was present in 11% of patients who underwent EGD and in 25% of patients with GERD. EGD for GERD-related indications and hiatal hernia are independent risk factors for the presence of EE.
Authors
- Saad Alkhowaiter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2133-8337)
- Mahmoud Mosli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6975-1297)
- Mohammed Hejazi
- Majid Alsahafi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9076-536X)
- Hebah Mimish
- Resheed Alkhiari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3891-0371)
- F. Salah
Institutions
- Qassim University (SA)
- King Abdulaziz University (SA)
- King Saud University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
- Published
- 2024-08-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/sjg.sjg_91_24
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.32