Comparison of histological findings between NSAID users and non-NSAID users
| Non-NSAID users (n = 9) | NSAID users (n = 3) | |
|---|---|---|
| NSAID, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. | ||
| Maximal depth of ulcer | ||
| Submucosa | 9 | 3 |
| Proper muscular layer | 0 | 0 |
| Submucosal oedema | ||
| None | 8 | 3 |
| Mild | 1 | 0 |
| Moderate | 0 | 0 |
| Fibrosis | ||
| None | 1 | 0 |
| Mild | 8 | 3 |
| Moderate | 0 | 0 |
| Inflammatory infiltrate | ||
| None | 3 | 3 |
| Mild | 6 | 0 |
| Moderate | 0 | 0 |
| Intervening mucosa | ||
| Mucosal atrophy (−) | 9 | 3 |
| Mucosal atrophy (+) | 0 | 0 |