Los_Angeles_LA_Grading_of_Esophagitis v.1
Los Angeles (LA) Grading of Esophagitis stratifies severity of esophagitis based on endoscopic findings, recommended by ACG guidelines.
To stratify severity of esophagitis based on endoscopic findings, recommended by ACG guidelines.
Selection of the appropriate criteria: Features Grade Mucosal break(s) ≤5 mm, without continuity across mucosal folds A Mucosal break(s) >5 mm, without continuity across mucosal folds B Mucosal break(s) continuous between ≥2 mucosal folds, involving C <75% of the esophageal circumference Mucosal break(s) involving ≥75% of the esophageal circumference D Interpretation: Grade Severity A-B Mild reflux esophagitis C-D Severe reflux esophagitis
1. Armstrong D, Bennett JR, Blum AL, et al. The endoscopic assessment of esophagitis: a progress report on observer agreement. Gastroenterology. 1996;111(1):85-92.
EVALUATION.los_angeles_la_grading_of_esophagitis.v0
