Table 3

Enteroendocrine cell (EC) numbers per 100 epithelial cells of rectal biopsy in controls, group 1, and group 2

Group 1
ControlsInitial6 weeks12 weeksGroup 2
n12191716 8
EC 1.8 (0.4)10.8 (1.3) 6.8 (0.6)3-150  5.7 (1.0)3-150 12.7 (0.4)
p<0.0001<0.001<0.001<0.001
  • ANOVA showed significant difference between initial, six, and 12 weeks, F=4.8, df 1,13, p<0.05.

  • 3-150 Significant difference from initial value, p<0.05.

  • p, probability under null hypothesis of no difference from control values, unpaired t test.