Retrospective Cohort Study
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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Aug 15, 2025; 17(8): 109120
Published online Aug 15, 2025. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v17.i8.109120
Table 6 Variable assignment
Independent variableAssignment method
0, survived
1, deceased
SF3B4< 1.45≥ 1.45
HMGB1< 0.93≥ 0.93
Tumor differentiationModerate to high differentiationPoor differentiation
Maximum tumor diameter, cm< 5≥ 5
Tumor invasion depthT1-T2T3-T4
Lymph node metastasisNoYes
cTNM stageI-IIIII-IV