Table 2. Patient Characteristics at Inclusion.
| Patient characteristics | Number (intent to treat, n = 37) | Number (per protocol, n = 32) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 20 | 17 |
| Female | 17 | 15 |
| Age (years, mean ± SD) | 63 ± 10 | 62 ± 10 |
| Previous colorectal surgery | 37 (100%) | 32 (100%) |
| Reason for exclusion | ||
| Absence of anastomosis | 1 | |
| Contraindication to anaesthesia | 2 | |
| Contraindication to colonoscopy | 1 | |
| Extremely fast progression of the capsule through the colon | 1 | |
| Reason for previous colorectal surgery | ||
| Colorectal cancer | 18 (48.6%) | 16 (50.0%) |
| Diverticula | 15 (40.5%) | 14 (43.8%) |
| Constipation | 2 (5.4%) | 2 (6.2%) |
| Colonic polyp | 2 (5.4%) | - |
| Type of anastomosis | ||
| Ileocolonic | 8 (21.6%) | 7 (21.9%) |
| Colocolonic | 2 (5.4%) | 1 (3.1%) |
| Colorectal | 26 (70.3%) | 24 (75.0%) |
| Wedge resection | 1 (2.7%) | - |
SD: standard deviation.