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Los Angeles (LA) Grading of Esophagitis

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<p>Stratifies severity of esophagitis based on endoscopic findings, recommended by <a href="https://www.mdcalc.com/guidelines/acg/diagnosis-management-gastroesophageal-reflux-disease" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ACG guidelines</a>.</p>

LA Grading of Esophagitis

The LA Grading of Esophagitis stratifies severity of esophagitis based on endoscopic findings.

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