Table 1.
Relationship between eMVD and Endoscopic and Clinicopathological Findings of 169 Colorectal Tumors
| Variable | No. (%) | eMVD, mean ± SD | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size (mm)a | 0.707 | ||
| ≤ 20 | 56 (33) | 0.139 ± 0.073 | |
| > 20 | 113 (67) | 0.130 ± 0.068 | |
| Location | 0.829 | ||
| Right colon | 84 (50) | 0.130 ± 0.068 | |
| Left colon or rectum | 85 (50) | 0.137 ± 0.071 | |
| Macroscopic type | < 0.050 | ||
| Protruded type | 55 (33) | 0.152 ± 0.076 | |
| Flat-elevated type | 114 (67) | 0.125 ± 0.064 | |
| WOS | 0.460 | ||
| Positive | 104 (62) | 0.131 ± 0.072 | |
| Negative | 65 (38) | 0.137 ± 0.066 | |
| Histologic type | < 0.050 | ||
| Adenoma | 97 (57) | 0.119 ± 0.059 | |
| Carcinoma or HGD | 72 (43) | 0.152 ± 0.079 |
a
The mean±SD of the size is 28.0±17 mm.
eMVD, endoscopic microvascular density; WOS, white opaque substance; HGD, high-grade dysplasia.