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Comparisons between the findings of the NB and FC types in patients with NTM-PD on CT scans for gastric aspirate examination.
| NB | Cavitary disease | p value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smear (n = 33) | ( +) | 10 | 2 | 0.630 |
| (−) | 17 | 2 | ||
| Culture (n = 33) | ( +) | 19 | 4 | 0.550 |
| (−) | 8 | 0 |
NB Nodular bronchiectatic type, FC Fibrocavitary type, CT Computed tomography.
