TABLE 5.
Clinical Markers at Diagnosis and Proximal Endoscopic Extension in UC
| Proximal Extension on Last Follow-up (n = 174) | Limited Colitis on Last Follow-up (n = 112) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age group distribution, yr | 0.09 | ||
| ≤16 | 20 | 5 | |
| 17–40 | 128 | 85 | |
| >40 | 26 | 22 | |
| Female gender, % | 58.6 | 56 | 0.59 |
| Smoking at diagnosis, % | 18.6 | 13.8 | 0.31 |
| Ethnicity (white), % | 71.8 | 61.6 | 0.07 |
Proximal extension, endoscopic extent proximal to splenic flexure.