Table 2.
Main characteristics of patients analyzed
| Mean age | 34±14 years old (21–69) |
| Duration of illness (median) | 8 years (2–33) |
| Disease type | Total colitis: left side colitis = 5:1 |
| Lichtiger index | 4.2±1.6 |
| Serum CRP value | 0.3±11 mg/dL |
CRP: C-reactive protein