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) |