Table II.
Multivariate analysis of prognostic factors associated with postoperative survival in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.
| Characteristic | RR | 95% CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumor size, ≤5 vs. >5 cm | 2.608 | 1.429–4.760 | 0.002 |
| TNM, I vs. II vs. III | 1.781 | 0.678–4.682 | 0.242 |
| PVT, yes vs. no | 2.870 | 1.552–5.307 | 0.001 |
| Dicer expression, igh vs. low | 0.660 | 0.506–0.861 | 0.002 |
| Gender, male vs. female | 2.612 | 1.008–6.772 | 0.048 |
| Age, ≤55 vs. >55 years | 0.744 | 0.439–1.260 | 0.271 |
| Tumors, single vs. multiple | 2.870 | 1.552–5.307 | 0.001 |
| Child classification, A vs. B | 1.560 | 0.640–3.803 | 0.328 |
Statistical analysis calculated using Cox proportional hazards model. TNM, tumor-node-metastasis; PVT, portal vein thrombosis; RR, relative risk; CI, confidence interval.