Segmental Analysis of Stool Content in Colon
| Stool present | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Segment | Native group | Bowel-preparation group | P (Mann–Whitney) |
| Ascending | 31 (35) | 12 (26) | 0.001 |
| Transverse | 28 (38) | 7 (26) | <0.001 |
| Descending | 25 (38) | 6 (26) | 0.001 |
| Sigmoid/rectum | 29 (39) | 6 (24) | <0.001 |
| Overall | 113 (150) | 31 (102) | <0.001 |
First number is segments containing visible amounts of stool. Number in parentheses is total segments evaluated.