Gastroenterology Research, ISSN 1918-2805 print, 1918-2813 online, Open Access
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Original Article

Volume 4, Number 4, August 2011, pages 139-142

Diagnostic Yield of Microscopic Colitis in Open Access Endoscopy Center

Tables

Table 1. Diagnoses in 266 Patients With Chronic Diarrhea and Normal Endoscopic Findings
 
DiagnosisNumber DiagnosedPercentage of Total (%)
Collagenous colitis176.39
Lymphocytic colitis124.51
Spirochetosis20.75
Focal Active Colitis/Ileitis155.64
Melanosis coli6424.06

 

Table 2. Comparison of the Diagnostic Yield Studies for Microscopic Colitis
 
AuthorsLocationStudy PeriodLCCCMCTotal Patients
CC: Collagenous colitis; LC: Lymphocytic colitis; MC: Microscopic colitis.
Prior et al [11]Manchester, UK1987022173
Marshall et al [9]Columbia, MO1991-1993000111
Lee et al [23]Korea1995-1996123118
Patel et al [10]Manitoba, Canada1996--4173
Fernandez-Banares et al [13]Spain1997--11115
Shah et al [19]Cincinnati, OH1995-199810313218
Da Silva et al [12]Sao Paulo, Brazil1996-200071017162
Thijs et al [24]Netherlands1999-200012113108
Ellingson et alColumbia, MO2005-6121729266