Table 1. Baseline characteristics of patients and laboratory data on admission.
| Baseline characteristics | Crohn’s disease (n=439) | Ulcerative colitis (n=153) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex (male/female) | 319/120 | 99/54 |
| Age at hospitalization (years) | 34.19±11.73 | 45.93±15.6 |
| Stage (mild/moderate/severe) | 130/186/123 | 41/42/70 |
| Location (colon/others) | 235/204 | 82/71 |
| Laboratory data | ||
| White blood cell count (103/μL) | 6.52±2.47 | 7.79±2.77 |
| Neutrophil count | 4.36±2.09 | 5.30±2.64 |
| Monocyte count | 0.50±0.24 | 0.55±0.27 |
| Lymphocyte count | 1.47±0.63 | 1.70±0.57 |
| Eosinocyte count | 0.15±0.12 | 0.19±0.22 |
| Basophil count | 0.018±0.029 | 0.02±0.22 |
| Haemoglobin (g/dL) | 117.47±23.07 | 119.59±23.99 |
| Platelet count (103/μL) | 281.59±95.05 | 268.85±93.37 |
| Serum CRP | 20.81±28.48 | 27.41±42.78 |
| Serum ESR | 22.09±20.97 | 22.23±24.35 |
| Complication | ||
| Stricture (yes/no) | 330/109 | 21/132 |
| Fistula (yes/no) | 124/315 | 3/150 |
| Perforation (yes/no) | 17/422 | – |
| Cancerous changes (yes/no) | – | 1/152 |
| Pseudopolyp formation (yes/no) | – | 59/94 |
| Abdominal surgery (yes/no) | 68/371 | 11/142 |
Data are expressed as means ± SD. CRP, C-reactive protein; ESR, serum erythrocyte sedimentation rate.