Factors affecting pelvic recurrence in patients with stage 3 cancer
| Factor | Hazard ratio (95% confidence interval) | p value* |
|---|---|---|
| Cohort | ||
| 2003/04 | 1.00 | |
| 1996 | 2.90 (1.38–6.09) | 0.005 |
| Location | ||
| Upper | 1.00 | |
| Mid | 1.45 (0.59–3.56) | 0.42 |
| Distal | 5.08 (1.62–15.96) | 0.005 |
| Type of resection | ||
| Abdominoperineal | 1.00 | |
| Anterior and Hartmann | 5.03 (1.84–13.78) | 0.002 |
↵* Determined with the χ2 test.