Table 3. Multivariate analysis of clinicopathological prognostic factors and recurrence-free survival according to the cut-off point of surgical waiting time (4 and 8 weeks).
| Characteristic | Hazard ratio | 95% CI | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Weeks | |||
| Surgical waiting time (wk) | 0.353 | ||
| ≤4 | 1 | - | |
| >4 | 0.8 | 0.4-1.4 | |
| Deep stromal invasion | 0.003 | ||
| Yes | 1 | - | |
| No | 2.5 | 1.4-4.5 | |
| Lymph node metastasis | 0.029 | ||
| Yes | 1 | - | |
| No | 2.8 | 1.2-6.5 | |
| 8 Weeks | |||
| Surgical waiting time (wk) | 0.677 | ||
| ≤8 | 1 | - | |
| >8 | 0.9 | 0.5-1.6 | |
| Deep stromal invasion | 0.003 | ||
| Yes | 1 | - | |
| No | 2.5 | 1.4-4.6 | |
| Lymph node metastasis | 0.026 | ||
| Yes | 1 | - | |
| No | 2.9 | 1.3-6.7 |
CI, confidence interval.