Table 4.
Patients in which the 4 lung cancer resection guidelines were followed in the 2 periods
| Guideline followed | Total (N = 2711) | 2001-2004 (n = 1286) | 2005-2008 (n = 1425) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IASLC |
1185 (43.7) |
381 (29.6) |
804 (56.4) |
<0.001* |
| ACOSOG |
1614 (59.5) |
560 (43.5) |
1054 (74.0) |
<0.001* |
| RADIANT |
2088 (77.0) |
811 (63.1) |
1277 (89.6) |
<0.001* |
| NCCN | 1608 (59.3) | 555 (43.2) | 1053 (73.9) | <0.001* |
Data are presented as number (percentage) of patients following the guidelines. Differences between the 2 periods were compared using the Pearson Chi-square test.
*Significant difference between the 2 time periods, P < 0.05.