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Table 2 Diagnostic findings of the first endoscopy

From: Long-term follow-up of nonspecific small bowel ulcers with a benign course and no requirement for surgery: is this a distinct group?

 

Location of the ulcers

Single or multiple

ulcers

Greatest dimension of

ulcers (mm)

Predominant shape of

ulcers

Case 1

At the terminal ileum and ileocecal valve

Multiple

6

Circular

Case 2

At the terminal ileum and ileocecal valve

Multiple

3

Irregular

Case 3

At the ileocecal valve

Single

3

Irregular

Case 4

At the terminal ileum and ileocecal valve

Multiple

3

Irregular

Case 5

At the terminal ileum and ileocecal valve

Multiple

3

Circular

Case 6

At the terminal ileum

Multiple

3

Circular

Case 7

At the terminal ileum

Multiple

5

Circular or ovoid