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. 2019 Apr;10(2):188–193. doi: 10.21037/jgo.2018.11.09

Table 2. Endoscopic characteristics of the anastomosis before ileostomy closure.

Variables N=80 (%)
Endoscopic appearance
   Erythema 63 (78.8)
   Erosion 36 (45.0)
   Ulceration 4 (5.0)
   Granulomatous change 33 (41.3)
   Granular protrusions 14 (17.5)
   Hemorrhagic mucosa 16 (20.0)
   White coating 24 (30.0)
Size of the anastomosis (mm)
   ≥16 30 (37.5)
   13–15 34 (42.5)
   10–12 2 (2.5)
   7–9 5 (6.3)
   4–6 5 (6.3)
   ≤3 4 (5.0)