Table 3.
Clinicopathological characteristics of the study population
| Characteristic | Total (n = 597) | Crohn's disease (n = 291) | Ulcerative colitis (n = 306) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | |||
| Mean (SD) | 45.8 (17.0) | 42.7 (15.9) | 48.7 (17.6) |
| Range | 4.0–85.0 | 11.0–78.0 | 4.0–85.0 |
| Sex, n (%) | |||
| Male | 326 (54.6) | 160 (55.0) | 166 (54.2) |
| Female | 271 (45.4) | 131 (45.0) | 140 (45.8) |
| SHMHS score, mean (SD) | 2.96 (2.42) | 2.90 (2.46) | 3.02 (2.38) |
| SHMHS score ≥ 2, n (%) | 399 (66.8) | 195 (67.0) | 204 (66.7) |
| Endoscopic score, mean (SD)a | 1.23 (1.05) | 1.15 (1.04) | 1.31 (1.05) |
| Endoscopic score, n (%)a | |||
| 0 | 192 (32.2) | 102 (35.1) | 90 (29.4) |
| 1 | 155 (26.0) | 78 (26.8) | 77 (25.2) |
| 2 | 169 (28.3) | 75 (25.8) | 94 (30.7) |
| 3 | 81 (13.6) | 36 (12.4) | 45 (14.7) |
SHMHS Simplified Histological Mucosal Healing Scheme
aMayo Clinic Endoscopic Subscore for ulcerative colitis and SES-CD for Crohn’s disease (categorized into grades 0–3)