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Comparison of pleural lesion’s morphology and location detection rate between CT and VATS
| CT | VATS | P-value (Fisher test) | |
| No pleural thickening | 16,66 % | 4,44% | 0,013 |
| Smooth thickening | 40,00 % | 31,11% | 0,276 |
| Pleural nodules | 45,55 % | 44,44% | NS |
| Costal involvement | 58,89 % | 92,22% | 0,0001 |
| Mediastinal involvement | 55,55 % | 34,44% | 0,007 |
| Diaphragmatic involvement | 53,33 % | 61,11% | NS |
