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World J Gastroenterol. May 21, 2026; 32(19): 112955
Published online May 21, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v32.i19.112955
Published online May 21, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v32.i19.112955
Table 4 Comparison of postoperative recurrence and quality of life during follow-up between the two groups, median (interquartile range)
| Procedural characteristics | Control group (n = 129) | Experimental group (n = 85) | χ2/t/Z | P value |
| Follow-up duration, months | 20.0 (20.0) | 19.0 (15.0) | Z = 1.810 | 0.070 |
| Recurrence rate | χ2 = 1.011 | 0.315 | ||
| Yes | 6 (4.7) | 1 (1.2) | ||
| No | 123 (95.3) | 84 (98.8) | ||
| Preoperative EQ-VAS score | 79.3 (2.0)a | 79.3 (2.4)b | Z = 1.368 | 0.171 |
| Postoperative EQ-VAS score | 79.3 (2.0)a | 79.9 (7.6)b | Z = 3.214 | 0.001 |
| Preoperative health utility values, × 10-2 | 91.0 (13.0)c | 93.0 (9.0)d | Z = 1.657 | 0.098 |
| Postoperative health utility values, × 10-2 | 92.0 (14.0)c | 95.0 (4.0)d | Z = 3.167 | 0.002 |
- Citation: Li X, Zhang RY, Wen XD, Li XQ, Liu WH. Traction-preclosure-assisted vs conventional endoscopic full-thickness resection for gastric subepithelial tumors: Safety, efficacy in a retrospective cohort (with video). World J Gastroenterol 2026; 32(19): 112955
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- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v32.i19.112955