Table 3. LN meta rate according to endoscopic submucosal dissection indication.
Variable | Absolute (n=12) | Expanded (n=28) | Beyond (n=29) |
---|---|---|---|
LN metastasis | 0 | 1 (3.6) | 3 (10.3) |
RLN | 0 | 1 (3.6) | 1 (3.4) |
Extra-RLNs | 0 | 0 | 2 (6.9) |
LN = lymph node; RLN = regional lymph node.