Table 4.
Multivariate analysis
| Parameter vs mismatch repair status (MMR) | Chi-square | P | Parameter vs MUC5AC | Chi-square | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 1 | |||||
| MUC5AC (negative, weak, moderate, strong) | 47.8 | < 0.0001 | MMR (proficient, deficient) | 47.8 | < 0.0001 |
| Localization (6 loci) | 43.6 | < 0.0001 | Localization (6 loci) | 33.1 | 0.0045 |
| Model 2 | |||||
| MUC5AC (negative, weak, moderate, strong) | 49.6 | < 0.0001 | MMR (proficient, deficient) | 49.6 | < 0.0001 |
| Left vs right | 22.6 | < 0.0001 | Localization (left vs right) | 24.6 | < 0.0001 |
MMR mismatch repair, 6 loci: Caecum, caecum ascendens, caecum transversum, caecum descendens, caecum sigmoideum, rectum