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World J Gastrointest Surg. May 27, 2026; 18(5): 118655
Published online May 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i5.118655
Published online May 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i5.118655
Table 5 A multifactorial analysis of the variables influencing the choice to have an esophagectomy
| variable | Regression coefficient | SE | Wals | P value | OR value | 95%CI |
| Clinical staging | 1.447 | 0.392 | 13.646 | < 0.001 | 4.251 | 1.973-9.162 |
| US-FNAB results | 1.316 | 0.374 | 12.366 | < 0.001 | 3.730 | 1.791-7.769 |
- Citation: Han H, Geng W, Zheng F, Huang JJ. Ultrasound-guided thyroid nodule biopsy in esophageal cancer patients with thyroid nodules for surgical decision-making clinical value. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(5): 118655
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