Table 2 Inner circumference* of regions of the lower gastrointestinal tract
From: Deficient expression of DNA repair enzymes in early progression to sporadic colon cancer
Region of lower GI tract | Number of resections measured | Mean inner circumference +/- S.E.M. | Range of values |
|---|---|---|---|
Cecum | 12 | 8.7 +/- 0.3 cm | 8-10.5 cm |
Ascending colon | 12 | 6.6 +/- 0.1 cm | 6-7 cm |
Transverse colon | 6 | 5.8 +/- 0.3 cm | 5-6.5 cm |
Descending/Sigmoid colon | 14 | 6.3 +/- 0.1 cm | 6-6.8 cm |
Rectum near rectal/sigmoid junction | 12 | 5.7+/- 0.4 cm | 4.5-7.5 cm |