In 22 cases the terminal portion of the ileum presented a gross pathological picture similar to that found in the corresponding colon — that is, the ileal segment was completely and diffusely ...

Background and Aim: Since the diagnostic value of ileoscopy is not well documented, it is uncertain if terminal ileum intubation should be performed routinely in patients undergoing colonoscopy.

ROC curve analysis, combining wall thickness of ileo-colonic anastomosis and the extension of intramural lesions of neo-terminal ileum, discriminated (0.95) patients with, from those without ...