Table 4.
Factors affecting the accuracy of T-staging in undifferentiated-type adenocarcinoma.
| Variables | Accurate | Inaccurate | p-Value | Odds Ratio (95% CI) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-stage (n, %) | - | - | 0.015 | - | 0.015 |
| Mucosa (T1a) | 97 (71.9) | 39 (54.9) | - | ref | - |
| Submucosa (T1b) | 38 (28.1) | 32 (45.1) | - | 0.477 (0.262–0.869) | - |
| Gross type (n, %) | - | - | 0.152 | - | - |
| Elevated | 15 (11.1) | 7 (9.9) | - | - | - |
| Flat | 55 (40.7) | 20 (28.1) | - | - | - |
| Depressed | 65 (48.2) | 44 (62.0) | - | - | - |
| Size (n, %) | - | - | 0.444 | - | - |
| 1–13 mm | 24 (17.9) | 14 (19.7) | - | - | - |
| ≥ 14 mm | 110 (82.1) | 57 (80.3) | - | - | - |
| WHO classification (n, %) | - | - | 0.296 | - | - |
| APD | 60 (44.4) | 38 (53.5) | - | - | - |
| SRC | 75 (55.6) | 33 (46.5) | - | - | - |
APD, poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma; SRC, signet ring cell carcinoma.