Int J Colorectal Dis (2003) 18:439–444

In “Materials and methods,” an item (“— Fresh blood: 1 point”) was inadvertently omitted from the displayed list that presents the scoring of factors. The list should read:

  • Distribution of telangiectasias

    • Distal rectum (within 10 cm from anal verge): 1 point

    • Entire rectum +/−sigmoid (more than 10 cm from anal verge): 2 points

  • Surface area covered by telangiectasias

    • Less than 50%: 1 point

    • More than 50%: 2 points

  • Presence of fresh blood

    • No fresh blood: 0 points

    • Fresh blood: 1 point