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World J Clin Cases. Dec 16, 2023; 11(35): 8320-8329
Published online Dec 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i35.8320
Published online Dec 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i35.8320
Table 2 Clinical indication for colonoscopy and endoscopic findings
| Features | Without diverticulitis, n = 268 | With diverticulitis, n = 91 | P value |
| Indication of colonoscopy | 0.55 | ||
| Screening | 49 (18) | 10 (11) | |
| Abdominal pain | 22 (8) | 10 (11) | |
| Anemia | 40 (15) | 18 (19) | |
| Rectal bleeding | 24 (9) | 9 (10) | |
| Positive FOBT | 17 (6) | 9 (10) | |
| Diarrhea | 20 (7.5) | 5 (5) | |
| Constipation | 10 (3) | 5 (5) | |
| History of polyps | 61 (22) | 16 (17) | |
| Other | 24 (9) | 9 (10) | |
| Polyps | 0.10 | ||
| None | 177 (66) | 52 (58) | |
| Hyperplastic | 12 (4) | 1 (1) | |
| Adenoma | 69 (26) | 33 (37) | |
| Malignant | 6 (2) | 1 (1) | |
| Hyperplastic + adenoma | 2 (0) | 2 (2) |
- Citation: Ariam E, Richter V, Bermont A, Sandler Y, Cohen DL, Shirin H. Prior abdominal surgery as a potential risk factor for colonic diverticulosis or diverticulitis. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11(35): 8320-8329
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v11/i35/8320.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v11.i35.8320