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Colonoscopic Findings in IBS Patients Vs Controls
| Lesion | IBS Patients (n=466), n (%) | Controls (n=451), n (%) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyps | 68 (14.6) | 155 (34.4) | <.0001 |
| Mass | 0 (0) | 1 (0.2) | NS |
| Mucosal erythema or ulceration | 23 (4.9) | 8 (1.8) | <.01 |
| Diverticulosis | 41 (8.8) | 96 (21.3) | <.0001 |
| Angiodysplasia | 1 (0.2) | 2 (0.4) | NS |
| Hemorrhoids | 85 (18.2) | 74 (16.4) | NS |
| Anal fistula | 0 | 1 (0.2) | NS |
IBS, irritable bowel syndrome; NS, not significant.
Data from Chey WD et al. Am J Gastroenterol. 2010;105(4):859-865.22
