Table 4.
Predictive factors for long-term survival by univariate and multivariate analysis in NACT group
| n | P-value univariate | P-value multivariate | Hazard ratio (HR), 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | ||||
| <55 | 26 | 0.740 | 0.284 | 1.601 (0.676-3.793) |
| ≥55 | 30 | |||
| Differentiation | ||||
| well-moderately | 20 | 0.263 | 0.787 | 0.874 (0.329-2.322) |
| Poorly | 36 | |||
| Invasion depth | ||||
| T2 | 9 | 0.400 | 0.682 | 1.292 (0.379-4.405) |
| T3/T4 | 47 | |||
| TNM stage | ||||
| I+II | 22 | 0.032 | 0.096 | 2.564 (0.847-7.763) |
| III+IV | 34 | |||
| 15-PGDH expression | ||||
| High | 48 | 0.000 | 0.019 | 0.315 (0.120-0.827) |
| Low | 8 |
T2, tumour invasion of the muscularis propria or subserosa; T3, tumour invasion extends to or beyond the serosa; T4, tumour invasion of adjacent structures; well-moderately: well-moderately differentiated carcinoma; Poorly: poorly differentiated carcinoma.