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Table 4 Relationship of positive LNs (LN) removed to total number of LN resected

From: Lymph-node ratio is an independent prognostic factor in patients with stage III colorectal cancer: a retrospective study from the Middle East

Positive LNs, n

Total LN removed, n (%)

Total, n

 

0 to 11

12+

 

1 to 3

27 (28.4)

68 (71.6)

95 (100)_

4+

8 (12.7

55 (87.3)

63 (100)

Total

35

123

158

  1. LNs, lymph nodes; LNR, lymph-node ratio. P = 0.002.
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World Journal of Surgical Oncology

ISSN: 1477-7819

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