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Table 2 Univariate analysis of MRI features in the derivation group (%)

From: An MRI-based grading system for preoperative risk estimation of positive surgical margin after radical prostatectomy

Variable

PSM

NSM

p values

CCL (mm)a

20.5 (13.0–32.0)

12.0 (6.0–17.0)

 < 0.001

Frank EPE

45.2 (19/42)

14.1 (14/99)

 < 0.001

Capsular irregularity or bulge

71.4 (30/42)

41.4 (41/99)

0.002

Apex abutting

42.9 (18/42)

18.2 (18/99)

0.004

Neurovascular bundle asymmetry

19.0 (8/42)

9.1 (9/99)

0.168

Obliteration of rectoprostatic angle

2.4 (1/42)

2.0 (2/99)

1.000

  1. Unless otherwise indicated, data are percentages
  2. CCL capsule contact length, EPE extraprostatic extension, PSM positive surgical margin, NSM negative surgical margin
  3. aData are median (interquartile range [IQR])