Heterotopic gastric mucosa (inlet patch): Endoscopic prevalence and association with supraesophageal and upper esophageal symptoms

Objective: To determine the frequency, demographic and clinical features of heterotopic gastric mucosa (inlet patch). 
 Methods: This retrospective study involves 244 patients who applied to gastroenterology outpatient clinic with different symptoms between September 2016 December 2019, were diagnosed inlet patch in elective esophagogastroduodenoscopy. All endoscopic procedures performed by same endoscopist. medical records including endoscopy findings reviewed.
 Results: Considering 2823 underwent esophagogastroduodenoscopy period, was detected 224 (8.6%). The number male 138 (56.6%) there no statistical difference two genders. mean age 37.73 ± 13.01 years. Single lesion 204 (83.6%) patients. size largest 4.5 cm smallest 0.3 cm. lesions proximal esophagus. 54 (22.1%) had at least one supraesophageal or upper esophageal symptom. most common symptom globus sensation (64.8%). Patients large more likely experience (28.2% vs. 13.7%, p=0.008). Conclusion: Careful examination esophagus may increase chance detecting explain persistent without a specific cause. Further understanding significance disease also prevent unnecessary diagnostic interventions.