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J Clin Pathol 57:1145-1150 doi:10.1136/jcp.2003.015735
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Non-specific multiple ulcers of the small intestine unrelated to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Table 4

 Comparison of clinical course between non-NSAID users and NSAID users

Non-NSAID users (n = 9) NSAID users (n = 3)
*Values are expressed as median and range.
NSAID, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
Observation period (years)* 22, 2–35 3.5, 2.0–4.5
Repeated surgery
    None 1 3
    Once 4 0
    Twice or more 4 0
Medication for intestinal pathology
    No 1 3
    Yes 8 0
    Iron supplementation 7
    Enteral or parenteral nutrition 5
    Mesalazine 1
Extraintestinal manifestations
    None 6 2
    Autoimmune disorder 0 0
    Haematological disorder 0 1
    Vascular disorder 0 0
Final clinical parameters* (n = 7) (n = 3)
    Haemoglobin (g/l) 111, 59–139 116, 93–161
    Serum protein (g/l) 63, 51–74 67, 58–78
    C reactive protein (g/l) 2, 1–4 0, 0–2
Clinical outcome
    Alive 8 6
    Deceased 1 0

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