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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 21, 2012; 18(47): 7015-7020
Published online Dec 21, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i47.7015
Table 4 Multivariate Cox regression (backward method) of prognostic factors in relation to 5 year overall survival
VariablesHazard ratio (95%CI)P value
R0 resection2.734 (1.212-6.168)0.015
Recurrence pattern1.078 (0.716-1.625)0.718
Interval to recurrence0.978 (0.953-1.004)0.102
Gender1.776 (0.870-3.625)0.114
Age0.657 (0.326-1.322)0.239
Serum CEA1.088 (0.447-2.647)0.853
Primary tumor stage1.423 (0.575-3.517)0.445