Table 3. Pearson correlation matrix of the factors associated with LNR.
Variable | High LNR | >3 LM | Bilobar LM | >5 cm | EHD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
>3 LM | +0.396* | ||||
Bilobar LM | +0.412* | +0.887 | |||
>5 cm | −0.039 | −0.079 | −0.101 | ||
EHD | +0.024 | +0.053 | +0.108 | −0.082 | |
Liver resection | −0.230 | −0.404 | −0.452 | −0.044 | −0.216 |
*, P<0.05; +, positive correlation; −, negative correlation. LNR, lymph node ratio; LM, liver metastases; EHD, extra-hepatic disease.