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Relationship between pathological N stage and DOI.
| Anterior type | Posterior type | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (N = 32) | (N = 30) | ||
| Pathological N stage, N (%) | |||
| pN0–1 | 18 (56.3) | 26 (86.7) | 0.01 |
| pN2–3 | 14 (43.7) | 4 (13.3) | |
| DOI (mm), median (range) | |||
| pN0–1 | 1.5 (0.1–14) | 1.1 (0.1–14) | <0.01 |
| pN2–3 | 8.0 (0.1–22) | 5.0 (1.5–16) |
DOI, depth of invasion.
