Table 3 Comparison of EUS findings in patients whose tumors invaded the m-ss
Shallow group (N = 15) | Deep group (only the ss) (N = 19) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
EUS findings | |||
Form, protruded/wide | 8/7 | 3/16 | 0.03 |
Irregular (thickened or narrow) LHEL | 2 (13.3) | 18 (94.7) | < 0.01 |
Thickened LHEL | 0 (0) | 8 (42.1) | < 0.01 |
Narrow LHEL | 2 (13.3) | 15 (78.9) | < 0.01 |