Baik et al listed a rating system for impairment caused by an esophageal disorder. The authors are from Yonsei University, Seoul National University, Bundang Jesaeng General Hospital and other institutions in South Korea.
Patient selection - an esophageal disorder associated with:
(1) symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), dysphagia and/or odynophagia
(2) significant damage to the esophagus found on endoscopy, esophageal manometry and/or imaging studies
Parameters:
(1) weight loss (with successful therapy weight gain would be expected)
(2) management
Weight Loss
Impairment
< 10%
none
10 to 19%
25-49%
20 to 29%
50-74%
>= 30%
>= 75%
Management
Impairment
none
none
medical care
25-49%
surgically corrected (with followup within 1 year)
50-74%
cannot be surgically or medically corrected (intractable)
>= 75%
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