Table 3. Multivariate analysis (Cox proportional hazards regression model) of prognostic parameters for cancer-pecific survival in colorectal lung metastases.
| Characteristics | Hazard ratio | 95% CI of relative risk | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gender |
2.511 |
0.56–11.2 |
0.228 |
|
Median age |
1.255 |
0.367–4.287 |
0.717 |
|
Stromal MMP-1 |
2.245 |
0.317–15.903 |
0.418 |
|
Stromal MMP-2 |
0.244 |
0.028–2.114 |
0.200 |
|
Stromal MMP-3 |
0.909 |
0.17–4.854 |
0.911 |
| Stromal ANGP-2 | 7.161 | 1.021–50.225 | 0.048 |
Abbreviation: MMP=matrix metalloproteinase.