Multivariate analysis of potential risk factors for progression from nondysplastic Barrett’s esophagus to high-grade dysplasia or esophageal adenocarcinoma (Cox regression)
| Variable | HR (95% CI) |
|---|---|
| Age, yr | |
| < 60 | 1.0 |
| ≥ 60 | 3.2 (0.8–12.6) |
| Mucosal irregularities | |
| No | 1.0 |
| Yes | 4.5 (1.1–18.3) |
| Ulcer | |
| No | 1.0 |
| Yes | 3.6 (0.9–14.6) |
CI = confidence interval; HR = hazard ratio.