Table 3.
Results of noninvasive tests of intestinal damage
| Control | Egualen sodium | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal occult blood test (chemical), positive reaction (%) | 88.9 | 40 | 0.027 |
| Fecal immunochemical test (ng/ml) | 56.6 ± 91.2 | 21.8 ± 3.2 | NS |
| Fecal transferrin (ng/ml) | 7.4 ± 3.7 | 6.7 ± 3.0 | NS |
| Fecal calprotectin (µg/g) | 13,949.8 ± 17,402.8 | 15,168.4 ± 26,907.5 | NS |
| Fold increase of fecal calprotectin | 5.3 ± 8.5 | 3.2 ± 5.7 | NS |