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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 28, 2012; 18(36): 5072-5077
Published online Sep 28, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i36.5072
Table 4 Multivariate Cox regression analysis of disease-free survival
VariableRelative risk95% CIP value
SUVmax ≥ 8.60.80.35-2.160.76
T stage (T3, T4)3.10-6.60.94
N stage (N2)9.782.01-49.50.01
M stage (M1)2.510.78-7.980.12
Age ≥ 60 yr0.60.35-2.160.35
Male1.90.71-5.150.20
CEA > 5 ng/mL3.21.26-8.420.02