Table 3.
Multivariate analysis of clinicopathologic parameters in patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
| Factor | Category | HR | 95% CI | P* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tumor size | <5 cm | 1.00 | 0.234 | |
| ≥5 cm | 1.61 | 0.74-3.50 | ||
| N stage | N0 | 1.00 | 0.031 | |
| N1 | 2.14 | 1.07-4.26 | ||
| BDNF | Low | 1.00 | 0.032 | |
| High | 2.00 | 1.06-3.76 | ||
| VEGF | Low | 1.00 | 0.734 | |
| High | 1.14 | 0.54-2.34 |
*
Means calculated by Cox-regression model.
Abbreviations: BDNF = brain-derived neurotrophic factor, vascular endothelial growth factor = VEGF. HR = hazard ratio, 95% CI = 95% confidence interval.