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Copyright ©2008 The WJG Press and Baishideng.
World J Gastroenterol. Jan 28, 2008; 14(4): 569-573
Published online Jan 28, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.569
Table 2 Variables associated with positive cytology brushing
VariableOdds ratio (95% CI)
Age1.02 (1.00-1.05)
CT scan findings
Mass < 1 cm1
Mass 1-3 cm2.22 (1.01-4.89)
Mass > 3 cm2.86 (1.07-7.64)
Length of stricture
Stricture < 1 cm1
Stricture 1-3 cm3.49 (1.18-10.2)
Stricture > 3 cm7.70 (2.15-27.5)