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Multiple Cox regression analysis of factors independently associated with survival following PTBD.
| Variables | OR | 95% CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age ≤70 years | 1.263 | 0.734–2.171 | 0.399 |
| Serum bilirubin ≤68.4 μmol/l following PTBD | 1.215 | 0.797–1.853 | 0.365 |
| Recieved successive therapies | 2.323 | 1.465–3.685 | 0.000 |
PTBD, percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage; CI, confidence interval.
