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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 7, 2006; 12(1): 75-81
Published online Jan 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i1.75
Table 2 Diagnostic procedures performed at the time of diagnosis (n = 1 389)
Main examination, n (%)Total number, n (%)
Colonoscopy690 (49.7)690 (49.7)
Ileocolonoscopy285 (20.5)285 (20.5)
Large bowel barium enema138 (9.9)250 (18.0)
Enteroclysis62(4.5)602 (43.3)
Surgery82 (5.9)141 (10.2)
Rigid sigmoidoscopy20 (1.4)NA
Sigmoidoscopy12 (0.9)46 (3.3)
Miscellaneous45 (3.2)
Unknown55 (4.0)


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