Area of Submucosal Invasion and Width of Invasion Predicts Lymph Node Metastasis in pT1 Colorectal Cancers

Abstract

This study has shown that the width and area of submucosal invasion are potential predictors of lymph node metastasis and superior to the depth of invasion. Together with the other qualitative phenotypic features, these quantitative factors could be used to decide the most appropriate treatment for pT1 cancers.