| Normal esophagus (n = 6) | Reflux esophagitis (n = 6) | Barrett's esophagus (n = 6) | Esophagus adenocarcinoma (n = 6) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Age [years] | 55 ± 7 | 50 ± 9 | 78 ± 3 | 79 ± 8 |
Male [%] | 17 | 50 | 67 | 67 |
Reflux symptom index score | 1.9 ± 0.9 | 3.8 ± 1.8 | 1.3 ± 1.2 | 1.5 ± 1 |
Proton pump inhibitor medication [%] | 33 | 67 | 67 | 100 |
Smoker [%] | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
Alcohol intake >20 g/d [%] | 17 | 67 | 50 | 33 |
Caucasian ethnicity [%] | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |