Table 3.
Gastrostomy rates at last contact for patients with local-regional control
| Variable | Patient number | Gastrostomy at last follow-up | p-value (chi-squared test) |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-stage |
|
|
<.01 |
| 1-2 |
604 |
2% |
|
| 3-4 |
307 |
10% |
|
| N-stage |
|
|
<.01 |
| 0−2a |
338 |
3% |
|
| 2b – 2c |
492 |
5% |
|
| 3 |
81 |
11% |
|
| IMRT |
|
|
<.01 |
| Yes |
657 |
3% |
|
| No |
254 |
9% |
|
| Fractionation |
|
|
<.01 |
| Conventional |
630 |
4% |
|
| Altered |
281 |
8% |
|
| Induction Chemotherapy |
|
|
.03 |
| Yes |
208 |
2% |
|
| No |
703 |
6% |
|
| Concurrent Chemoradiation |
|
|
<.01 |
| Yes |
422 |
7% |
|
| No |
489 |
3% |
|
| Smoking |
|
|
.4 |
| Current |
184 |
3% |
|
| Former |
338 |
5% |
|
| Never | 389 | 5% |