From: Optimal sequence of tests for the mediastinal staging of non-small cell lung cancer
pos. N2N3
neg. N2N3
Mean
CI
Source
Thoracotomy
1.17
[0.78, 1.56]5
[70]
5.75
[5.36, 6.14]5
[71]
Chemoradiotherapy
1.25
[0.86, 1.64]5
2.64
[2.25, 3.03]5
[72]
No treatment
0.42
[0.03, 0.81]5
[73]
2.08
[1.69, 2.47]5