Proportions of colon cancer patients eligible for adjuvant chemotherapy due to inadequate LN harvest alone
| <10 LNs harvested | No (LN) mets and T2–T3 | % of patients eligible for adjuvant chemotherapy | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital A | ||||
| Pathologist (n=81) | 24 | 14 | 17.3 | <0.0001 |
| PA (n=87) | 7 | 1 | 1.1 | |
| Hospital B | ||||
| Pathologist (n=99) | 30 | 13 | 13.1 | 0.007 |
| PA (n=119) | 14 | 4 | 3.4 | |
LN, lymph node; mets, metastases; PA, pathologist's assistant.