Table 6.
Multivariate analysis of prognostic factors for DFS in DM patients
| Hazard ratio | 95% CI | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TNM stage | |||
| I | 1 | ||
| II | 2.298 | 0.748-9.738 | 0.130 |
| III | 4.350 | 1.087-14.513 | 0.037 |
CI = confidence interval; DFS = disease-free survival; DM = diabetes mellitus; TNM = tumor-node-metastasis