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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 14, 2010; 16(26): 3299-3304
Published online Jul 14, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i26.3299

Table 1 Clinical characteristics of the 32 CD patients studied with WCE

Parameter	n (%)
Gender
Male	16 (50)
Female	16 (50)
Clinical activity
Active (CDAI > 150)	5 (16)
Inactive (CDAI < 150)	27 (84)
Lesions extent before WCE
Distal ileum only	27 (84)
Distal ileum and colon	2 (6)
Distal ileum and esophagus/stomach	3 (10)
Previous intestinal resections
Yes	25 (78)
Smoking habits
Smokers	14 (44)
Ex-smokers	4 (12)
Non-smokers	14 (44)
NSAID use
Yes	3 (9)

CD: Crohn’s disease; WCE: Wireless capsule endoscopy; CDAI: CD activity index; NSAID: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.

Citation: Petruzziello C, Onali S, Calabrese E, Zorzi F, Ascolani M, Condino G, Lolli E, Naccarato P, Pallone F, Biancone L. Wireless capsule endoscopy and proximal small bowel lesions in Crohn’s disease. World J Gastroenterol 2010; 16(26): 3299-3304
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v16/i26/3299.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v16.i26.3299