Review
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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 21, 2014; 20(39): 14393-14406
Published online Oct 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i39.14393
Table 3 Factors in the Rutgeerts endoscopic recurrence score for postoperative recurrence of Crohn’s disease in the distal ileum
Endoscopic appearanceScore
No aphthous ulcers0
< 5 aphthous ulcers1
> 5 aphthous ulcers with normal mucosa between the ulcers2
Diffuse aphthous ulcers throughout the ileum with intervening inflamed mucosa3
Large ulcers with diffuse inflammation, nodules or narrowing of the ileum4