Table 5.
Relationship between eMVD and NICE Classification Type, JNET Classification Type in 169 Tumors
| No. (%) | eMVD, mean±SD | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICE classification | |||
| Type 1 | 3 (2) | 0.066 ± 0.066 | 0.089a |
| Type 2 | 136 (80) | 0.135 ± 0.067 | 0.664b |
| Type 3 | 30 (18) | 0.133 ± 0.078 | 0.125c |
| JNET classification | |||
| Type 2A | 88 (52) | 0.111 ± 0.050 | < 0.050d |
| Type 2B | 65 (38) | 0.162 ± 0.079 | 0.283e |
| Type 3 | 16 (10) | 0.141 ± 0.077 | 0.196f |
a
Type 1 vs. type 2.
b
Type 2 vs. type 3.
c
Type 1 vs. type 3.
d
Type 2A vs. type 2B.
e
Type 2B vs. type 3.
f
Type 2A vs. type 3.
eMVD, endoscopic microvascular density; NBI, narrow-band imaging; NICE, NBI International Colorectal Endoscopic; JNET, Japan NBI Expert Team.