Table 3

Independent risk factors for failed endotherapy9

FeatureStatistical association (n=479)
Previous interventionOR: 3.75; 95% CI 1.77 to 7.94; p=0.001
Ileocaecal valve involvementOR=3.38; 95% CI 1.20 to 9.52; p=0.021
Difficult positionOR=2.17; 95% CI 1.14 to 4.12; p=0.019
Lesion size >40 mmOR=4.37; 95% CI 2.43 to 7.88; p<0.001
Previous APC useOR=3.51; 95% CI 1.69 to 7.27; p=0.001
  • APC, argon plasma coagulation.