Table 5. Multivariate analysis of predictors of freedom from recurrent pneumothorax (Cox regression).
| Variables | HR (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|
| Age (≤30 vs. >30 years) | 0.345 (0.078-1.533) | 0.162 |
| Smoking (yes vs. no) | 0.423 (0.169-1.062) | 0.067 |
| Group (A vs. B) | 0.212 (0.082-0.547) | 0.001 |