Heterotopic Gastric Mucosa in the Proximal Esophagus (Inlet Patch): Endoscopic Prevalence, Clinico-pathological Characteristics and Its Association with Helicobacter pylori
Abstract:Objective To determine the prevalence of the inlet patch (IP), its clinico-pathological features, and its association with Helicobacter pylori.
Materials and Methods A prospective observational study was performed on 1,889 patients referred for esophagogastroduodenoscopy for various reasons, primarily for the evaluation of dyspepsia. All patients were enquired about the presence of symptoms and carefully examined for the presence of IP during upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy. Biopsies were taken… Show more
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