Table 5.
Multivariate analysis of risk factors for recurrence
| Exp (B) | 95% CI for Exp (B) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main tumor size | |||
| ≤ 2 cm | 1 | ||
| > 2 cm | 1.480 | 0.931–2.355 | 0.098 |
| LN ratio (central) | |||
| ≤ 0.44 | 1 | ||
| > 0.44 | 1.890 | 1.124–3.178 | 0.016 |
| LN ratio(lateral) | |||
| ≤ 0.29 | 1 | ||
| > 0.29 | 2.351 | 1.477–3.743 | < 0.001 |
| Multifocality | |||
| No | 1 | ||
| Yes | 1.583 | 1.030–2.431 | 0.036 |
| CLT | |||
| No | 1 | ||
| yes | 0.644 | 0.362–1.149 | 0.136 |
| MRND type | |||
| Ipsilateral | 1 | ||
| Bilateral | 1.335 | 0.744–2.394 | 0.332 |
| ETE | |||
| No | 1 | ||
| Gross | 1.308 | 0.824–2.076 | 0.255 |
CI confidence interval, LN lymph node, CLT chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, MRND modified radical neck dissection, ETE extrathyroidal extension