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World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol. Sep 10, 2019; 10(2): 17-28
Published online Sep 10, 2019. doi: 10.4291/wjgp.v10.i2.17
Table 2 Definition of diarrhea and colitis based on Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events v5.0[32]
CTCAE TermDefinitionGrade 1Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4Grade 5CTCAE v5.0 Change
DiarrheaA disorder characterized by an increase in frequency and/or loose or watery bowel movementsIncrease of < 4 stools per day over baseline; mild increase in ostomy output compared to baselineIncrease of 4-6 stools per day over baseline; moderate increase in ostomy output compared to baseline; limiting instrumental ADLIncrease of ≥ 7 stools per day over baseline; hospitalization indicated; severe increase in ostomy output compared to baseline; limiting self-care ADLLife-threatening consequences; urgent intervention indicatedDeathClarification: Grade 2, 3, Definition
ColitisA disorder characterized by inflammation of the colonAsymptomatic; clinical or diagnostic observations only; intervention not indicatedAbdominal pain; mucus or blood in stoolSevere abdominal pain; peritoneal signsLife-threatening consequences; urgent intervention indicatedDeathAddition: Navigational note; Clarification: Grade 3