Table 2 Multivariate Analysis of Prognostic Factors Associated with Overall Survival in 68 Stage IVb Thymic Carcinomas
Parameter | Hazard ratio (95% confidence interval) | P value |
|---|---|---|
Myasthenia gravis | ||
Yes vs. no | 3.807 (0.465, 31.153) | 0.213 |
Surgery | ||
Yes vs. no | 1.055 (0.766, 1.453) | 0.744 |
Metastasis | ||
Lymphogenous vs. hematogenous | 2.580 (1.341, 4.967) | 0.005 |