Table 3 Comparison of STAS in patients with stage I NSCLC after PSM
Variable | PNB (n = 38) | Non-biopsy (n = 38) | P-value | BB (n = 28) | Non-biopsy (n = 28) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
STAS | ||||||
No | 22(57.9) | 25(65.8) | 0.479 | 16(57.1) | 15(53.6) | 0.788 |
Yes | 16(42.1) | 13(34.2) | 12(42.9) | 13(46.4) | ||
STAS degree | ||||||
None | 22(57.9) | 25(65.8) | 0.476* | 16(57.1) | 15(53.6) | 0.788# |
Limited | 0 | 1(2.6) | 0(0.0) | 0(0.0) | ||
Extensive | 16(42.1) | 12(31.6) | 12(42.9) | 13(46.4) | ||