Table 3.
Results of Cox multivariate regression factors
| Factor | Wald value | P value |
|---|---|---|
| Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) expression |
5.698 |
0.017* |
| Metastasis of lymph node |
0.378 |
0.539 |
| Infiltrative depth |
0.159 |
0.690 |
| Dukes’ stage | 6.597 | 0.010* |
*Statistically significant.