Table 2. Comparison of Laboratory Parameters and Management among Patients with Acute Severe Colitis (n=61).

Values are presented as median (range) or number (%). Extent was not available in 2 patients.

^aCRP at admission was not available in 7 patients.

^bOxford 3rd day criteria: stool frequency >8/day or CRP >45 mg/L and 3 to 8 stools on 3rd day of intravenous (IV) corticosteroid therapy.

UCEIS, ulcerative colitis endoscopic severity index.