TABLE 8.
Endoscopic data comparison between subgroups with and without early gastric cancer recurrence
| Endoscopy factor | Recurrence | No recurrence | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technique | 0.006 | ||
| Cap | 5 (55.5) | 2 (7.4) | |
| Strip biopsy | 4 (44.5) | 23 (85.2) | |
| Insulation-tipped diathermic knife | 0 | 2 (7.4) | |
| Macroscopic lesion type | 0.295 | ||
| IIa | 5 (55.5) | 19 (70.3) | |
| IIc | 1 (11.2) | 5 (18.5) | |
| IIa+IIc | 3 (33.3) | 3 (11.2) | |
| Number of resection fragments | 0.643 | ||
| One | 5 (55.5) | 17 (62.9) | |
| Two or more | 4 (44.5) | 10 (37.1) |
Data presented as n (%) unless indicated otherwise