Table 3.
Comparison of M-NBI findings between the GP and IP groups (n = 48)
| GP (n = 9) | IP (n = 39) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DL (+/−) | 9/0 | 39/0 | NA |
| MVP (regular/irregular/absent) | 4/4/1 | 11/10/18 | 0.13 |
| MSP (regular/irregular/absent) | 3/6/0 | 26/12/1 | 0.10 |
| WOS (+/−) | 2/7 | 35/4 | <0.01 |
| LBC (+/−) | 0/9 | 17/22 | <0.05 |
| OME (+/−) | 6/3 | 7/32 | <0.01 |
| Dense pattern (+/−) | 5/4 | 1/38 | <0.01 |
| DIP (+/−) | 9/0 | 5/34 | <0.01 |
GP, gastric phenotype; IP, intestinal phenotype; DL, demarcation line; MVP, microvascular pattern; MSP, microsurface pattern; WOS, white opaque substance; LBC, light blue crest; OME, oval-shaped marginal epithelium; DIP, dilatation of the intervening part; NA, not assessed.