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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jun 27, 2026; 18(6): 116682
Published online Jun 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.116682
Table 2 Comparison of clinical and pathological features between transarterial chemoembolization-resistant and non-resistant groups, n (%)
Variable
TACE-resistant (n = 30)
Non-resistant (n = 30)
χ2/t/Z
P value
Sex1.2000.273
Male18 (60.00)22 (73.33)
Female12 (40.00)8 (26.67)
Age (years), mean ± SD64.40 ± 10.5364.27 ± 10.610.0480.962
HBV carrier6.7870.010
Yes22 (73.33)12 (40.00)
No8 (26.67)18 (60.00)
Cirrhosis3.3600.067
Yes16 (53.33)9 (30.00)
No14 (46.67)21 (70.00)
AFP level-< 0.001
≥ 400 ng/mL18 (60.00)4 (13.33)
< 400 ng/mL12 (40.00)26 (86.67)
Tumor size2.4430.118
> 3 cm20 (66.67)14 (46.67)
≤ 3 cm10 (33.33)16 (53.33)
Histologic differentiation8.1310.017
Poor15 (50.00)5 (16.67)
Moderate7 (23.33)15 (50.00)
Well8 (26.67)10 (33.33)


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