Observational Study
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2017.
World J Gastroenterol. May 14, 2017; 23(18): 3322-3329
Published online May 14, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i18.3322
Table 1 Descriptive information regarding the dataset (n = 99)
Characteristicn (%)
Gender
Male47 (47)
Female52 (53)
Ulcerative colitis (UC) duration - scope
New onset1 (1)
< 1 yr16 (16)
1-3 yr30 (30)
3-5 yr16 (16)
> 5 yr36 (36)
Indication for procedure
Suspicion of UC1 (1)
Active symptoms61 (62)
Consideration of Medication change10 (10)
Assessment of Medication efficacy13 (14)
Cancer screening14 (14)
Paris classification
E1 Proctitis1 (1)
E2 Left-sided20 (20)
E3 Extensive5 (5)
E4 Pancolitis73 (74)
Medications at time of colonoscopy
5-aminosalicylic acid (5 ASA)67 (68)
Steroids30 (30)
Mercaptopurine/methotrexate33 (33)
Infliximab/adalimumab12 (12)
Antibiotics10 (10)
Five ASA Enema5 (5)
Hydrocortisone Enema10 (10)
Methotrexate1 (1)
Tacrolimus3 (3)
VSL 3 probiotic10 (10)