Table 3.

Results of multivariable regression analysis

Dependent variable	Beta coefficient	p value
LIGHT expression*	0.759	0.02
HVEM expression*	0.046	0.89
LTβR expression*	0.094	0.61
Duration of symptoms before surgery (in years)	0.090	0.12

*Expression of the molecules was evaluated semiquantitatively as described in “Methods”