Table 3 Univariate analysis of pre and post initial TACE serum AFP levels and association with overall survival
Variable | n | % | Hazard Ratio | Lower 95% CI | Higher 95% CI | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Baseline AFP ≥ 200 ng/ml | 260 | 23% | 1.48 | 1.07 | 2.04 | 0.015 |
Post initial TACE AFP ≥ 200 ng/ml | 177 | 17% | 2.19 | 1.43 | 3.36 | <0.001 |
Baseline AFP ≥ 400 ng/ml | 260 | 17% | 1.36 | 0.95 | 1.95 | 0.088 |
Post Initial TACE AFP ≥ 400 ng/ml | 177 | 13% | 2.41 | 1.49 | 3.90 | <0.001 |