Table 3.
Multivariate analysis for recurrence of pN1 ESCC
| Variable | B | SE | Wald | pValue | OR | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth of invasion (pT3-4a versus pT1b-2) | 2.405 | 1.084 | 4.921 | 0.027 | 3.604 | 1.401–9.276 |
| Positive lymph nodes stations (2/1) | 2.232 | 0.853 | 6.846 | 0.009 | 4.834 | 2.612–11.301 |
| Positive lymph nodes fields (2/1) | 2.446 | 0.832 | 8.640 | 0.003 | 5.689 | 2.459–13.179 |
| Postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy (no/yes) | 2.517 | 1.396 | 2.915 | 0.048 | 1.594 | 1.228–8.027 |
B, regression coefficient; CI, confidence interval; ESCC, esophageal squamous cell carcinoma; OR, odds ratio; SE, standard error; Wald, wald value.