Table 2– Summary of oesophageal physiology
Lower oesophageal sphincter
 Pressure mmHg24.6±14.2
 Length cm2.8±0.7
 Mean distal peristaltic amplitude mmHg64.3±20.4
Peristalsis
 Normal14
 Abnormal2#
Reflux indices
 Acid exposure %12.6±7.3
 DeMeester score49.5±27.9
 Oesophageal volume exposure %1.3±0.4
 Total reflux events66±27
 Proximal reflux events23±15
  • Data are presented as mean±sd or n. #: nonspecific dysmotility and diffuse oesophageal spasm.