Obtaining research biopsies during pediatric colonoscopy: Safety and adverse events

Table 3 Indications for colonoscopy

Indication (%)	Research (n = 38)	Control (n = 84)	P value1
Abdominal pain	50	50	1
Diarrhea	44.7	36.9	0.41
Rectal bleeding	36.8	34.5	0.8
Weight loss	44.7	20.2	0.01
Loss of appetite	34.2	10.7	0.002
Constipation	18.4	15.5	0.68
Vomiting	15.8	14.3	0.83
Fatigue	23.7	3.57	0.001
Fever	7.89	3.57	0.31
Joint pain	10.5	1.19	0.02
Rash	5.26	0	0.03

¹All P values calculated to a significance level of 0.05.