Table 3.
Correlation between radiological size and clinical characteristics
| Lymph nodes | Total stations, n | Positive stations, n | Total stations/positive stations, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dissected but not radiologically detected |
261 |
60 |
22.9 |
| Size, mm |
|
|
|
| <5 |
75 |
12 |
16 |
| ≥5 to <10 |
199 |
66 |
33.1 |
| ≥10 to <15 |
83 |
50 |
60.2 |
| ≥15 to <20 |
22 |
14 |
63.6 |
| ≥20 | 3 | 3 | 100 |