Characteristics of patients with Crohn’s disease and controls
| Patients (n=151) | Controls (n=149) | |
|---|---|---|
| Data are expressed as mean (SEM) or number. | ||
| *In three patients these detailed data were missing in the medical records. | ||
| Sex (M/F) | 54/97 | 54/95 |
| Age (y) | 38 (1) | 38 (1) |
| Age of onset of Crohn’s disease (y) | 25 (1) | |
| Location of disease* | ||
| Ileum | 38 (26%) | |
| Colon | 31 (21%) | |
| Ileocolonic | 79 (53%) | |
| Fistulising disease* | 79 (53%) | |
| History of bowel resections* | 89 (60%) | |