Table 2. Final model derived from the primary cohort.
| Predictor | P value | HR | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| T stage, AJCC 7th ed | |||
| Tis–T1 | |||
| T2–T4 | 0.0130 | 2.49 | 1.73–3.60 |
| Lymph node | |||
| NA | |||
| Positive | <0.001 | 3.97 | 3.19–4.94 |
| Fibrinogen | 0.0049 | 1.32 | 1.19–1.45 |
CI, confidence interval; HR, hazard ratio.