Table 5.
Recurrence patterns of anatomical and non‐anatomical resection
| Characteristic | Anatomical resection (n = 22) (%) | Non‐anatomical resection (n = 37) (%) | P‐value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recurrence | 8 (36.4) | 21 (56.8) | .18 |
| Site of recurrencea | |||
| Near resection site | 0 (0) | 7 (33.3) | .14 |
| Distant from resection site | 8 (100) | 14 (66.7) | |
| No. of recurrent nodulesa | |||
| Solitary | 7 (87.5) | 13 (61.9) | .37 |
| Multiple | 1 (12.5) | 8 (38.1) | |
| No. and site of recurrencea | |||
| Multiple recurrences near resection site | 0 (0) | 3 (14.3) | >.99 |
| Solitary recurrence distant from resection site | 7 (87.5) | 9 (42.9) | .044 |
a
Percentage of all recurrences.