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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 28, 2005; 11(24): 3782-3787
Published online Jun 28, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i24.3782
Table 4 Multivariate analysis of prognostic factors of patients with BCLM.
FactorsGradingsRegression coefficientStandard errorChi-squareP
Child-Pugh gradeA gradeB or C grade2.2830.71210.6830.001
Clinical stage of liver metastasesI+II stageIII+IV stage-0.4520.2739.1180.0054
Lymph node status of the primary cancerN0 N1+N20.1770.0804.5480.0287
Loss of weightYes No0.4350.2104.2970.0392
Intervals between the primary to the metastases ≤48 mo >48 mo0.0120.1580.0240.886