Characteristics of the patients in the polyethylene glycol (PEG) and placebo groups at the end of the treatment period
| Characteristic | PEG | placebo | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SEM). | |||
| Caecal diameter (cm) | 3.4 (0.2) | 5.6 (0.8) | 0.017 |
| Ascending colon diameter (cm) | 3.1 (0.1) | 4.6 (0.5) | 0.018 |
| Transverse colon diameter (cm) | 3.0 (0.06) | 4.2 (0.4) | 0.014 |
| Abdominal circumference (cm) | 92.2 (1.1) | 101.3 (2.9) | 0.008 |
| Stool evacuations (n/day) | 1.4 (0.1) | 0.6 (0.1) | 0.001 |
| Flatus evacuations (n/day) | 2.4 (0.1) | 1.5 (0.3) | 0.032 |
| Relapse (n) | 0 | 5 | 0.04 |