Table 5.

Univariable and Multivariable Cox Regression Models for Earlier PEG Insertion Time

Parameter	p value	CI 95%
Age <60 years vs ≥60 years	0.578	0.797–1.502
Gender male vs female	0.591	0.673–1.253
BMI group 1 vs group 2/3	0.030	1.098–6.211
T stage T1/2 vs T3/4	0.110	0.567–1.060
N stage N0 vs N+	0.461	0.624–1.239
Dysphagia symptoms at diagnosis CTCAE grade ≥3	<0.001	4.515–9.858
Concomitant therapy	0.273	0.863–1.685
Cumulative RT-dose <60Gy vs ≥60Gy	0.021	0.514–0.948
PTV size <800mL vs ≥800mL	0.480	0.830–1.484