Table 7. Melanosis coli was associated with a significantly increased incidence of distal ileum ulcer.
Groups | Ulcers at distal ileum | Odds ratio (95% CI) | p value | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yes | No | |||
Control (n = 235) | 0 (0%) | 235 (100%) | 1.09 (1.03–1.14) | <.001* |
Melanosis coli (n = 138) | 11 (8.0%) | 127 (92.0%) |
*p<0.05