Table 4.
Multivariate analysis of risk factors for prognosis of HCC after surgical resection.
| Variables | Hazard ratio | 95% CI | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumor size (≥5 cm) | 1.7 | 1.3–2.2 | <0.001 |
| Tumor number (≥2) | 1.6 | 1.2–2.1 | <0.001 |
| Capsule absence | 2.0 | 1.5–2.6 | <0.001 |
| Bile duct invasion (B1) | 1.3 | 1.1–1.7 | 0.015 |
| Portal vein invasion | 1.5 | 1.1–2.2 | 0.015 |
| Blood transfusion (>600 mL) | 1.7 | 1.3–2.2 | <0.001 |
| ALT (>40 U/L) | 0.9 | 0.7–1.2 | 0.851 |
| AST (>40 U/L) | 1.7 | 1.3–2.3 | <0.001 |
| Platelet count (×109/L) (<100) | 0.9 | 0.7–1.2 | 0.428 |
| AFP (≥20 ng/mL) | 1.6 | 1.2–2.1 | 0.002 |
HBV: hepatitis B virus; HCC: hepatocellular carcinoma; ALT: alanine aminotransferase; AST: aspartate aminotransferase; PT: prothrombin time; AFP: alpha-fetoprotein.