Table 2 Breakdown of flexible sigmoidoscopy findings
Anus | Rectum | Sigmoid colon | Descending colon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 130 (81.8%) | 147 (92.5%) | 152 (95.6%) | 145 (91.2%) |
Internal opening of fistula | 21 (13.2%) | 2 (1.3%) | – | – |
Anal fissure | 1 (0.6%) | – | – | – |
Haemorrhoids | 5 (3.1%) | – | – | – |
Polyp | 1 (0.6%) | 3 (1.9%) | 1 (0.6%) | 2 (1.3%) |
Inflamed mucosa | – | 5 (3.1%) | 1 (0.6%) | 2 (1.3%) |
Ulcer | – | 1 (0.6%) | 1 (0.6%) | – |
Not visualized | – | – | 2 (1.3%) | 10 (6.3%) |