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World J Gastroenterol. May 7, 2005; 11(17): 2626-2629
Published online May 7, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i17.2626
Published online May 7, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i17.2626
Table 5 Analysis of factors predicting esophageal injury.
| Variable | Univariate (P) | Multivariate (P) |
| Concurrent chemotherapy | 0.0001 | 0.0090 |
| Maximal dose point ≥60 Gy | 0.0001 | 0.0010 |
| Mean esophageal dose ≥40 Gy | 0.0341 | 0.1023 |
| Carinal or subcarinal nodes | 0.0145 | 0.2136 |
| Sequential chemotherapy | 0.3680 | 0.1467 |
| Volume >55 Gy | 0.1699 | 0.1235 |
| Age (yr) | 0.3064 | 0.1354 |
| Gender | 0.4947 | 0.1213 |
| Weight loss | 0.3608 | 0.1302 |
- Citation: Qiao WB, Zhao YH, Zhao YB, Wang RZ. Clinical and dosimetric factors of radiation-induced esophageal injury: Radiation-induced esophageal toxicity. World J Gastroenterol 2005; 11(17): 2626-2629
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v11/i17/2626.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v11.i17.2626