Table 5. Univariate and multivariate analysis of selected post-LCRT factors predicting for OS.
| Characteristic | P value (univariate analysis) | P value (multivariate analysis) | Hazard ratio (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ypT status | |||
| ypT0-T2 | 0.041 | 0.048 | 0.21–0.99 |
| ypT3-T4 | |||
| ypN status | |||
| ypN0 | 0.092 | – | – |
| ypN+ | |||
| TRG status | |||
| TRG 1-3 | 0.398 | – | – |
| TRG 4-5 | |||
| CRM status | |||
| Margin involved | 0.001 | 0.010 | 1.27–5.70 |
| Margin uninvolved | |||
| Pathological CR | |||
| Present | 0.095 | – | – |
| Absent |
CRM, circumferential margin; CR, complete response; CI, confidence interval; OS, overall survival.