Table 2.
Characteristics of the 137 patients who had a colectomy
| Characteristic | N | Included patients |
|---|---|---|
| Time from IBD onset to colectomy (years) | 95 | 12.5±9.9 |
| Age at colectomy | 137 | 37.4±13.6 |
| Reason for colectomy | 137 | |
| Refractory disease | 51 (37%) | |
| Neoplasia | 61 (45%) | |
| Dysplasia (LGD/HGD) | 45 (33%) | |
| Adenocarcinoma | 16 (12%) | |
| Unknown indication | 25 (18%) | |
| Type of colectomy | 134 | |
| IPAA | 94 (70%) | |
| Total proctocolectomy/end ileostomy | 20 (15%) | |
| Subtotal colectomy | 9 (7%) | |
| Ileorectal anastomosis | 8 (6%) | |
| Other | 3 (2%) |
HGD, high-grade dysplasia; IBD, inflammatory bowel disease; IPAA, ileal pouch anal anastomosis; LGD, low-grade dysplasia.