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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 28, 2007; 13(32): 4345-4349
Published online Aug 28, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i32.4345
Table 4 Multivariate analysis of prognostic factors of survival with Cox’s proportional hazards model
FactorsRisk ratio (95% CI)P
High serum IL-18 level1.86 (1.11-3.11)0.019
Presence of venous invasion2.09 (1.19-3.67)0.010
No receiving therapy5.01 (2.49-10.06)< 0.001