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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 28, 2012; 18(44): 6489-6493
Published online Nov 28, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i44.6489
Table 2 Multivariate analysis of potential risk factors for lymph node metastasis
CharacteristicsHazard ratio95%CIP value
Tumor size7.1251.251-38.2180.041
≤ 2 cm
> 2 cm
Depth of invasion16.6241.571-82.1340.036
Mucosa
Submucosa
Lymphatic vessel involvement39.1121.745-123.6710.011
Positive
Negative