Univariate analysis of prognostic factors for overall survival in metal and plastic stent group
| Predictor | HR | 95% CI for HR | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 1.01 | (0.99 to 1.04) | 0.1671 |
| Karnofsky score (≥80 vs <80) | 0.40 | (0.25 to 0.67) | 0.0004* |
| Liver metastases (yes vs no) | 2.36 | (1.32 to 4.22) | 0.0037* |
| Stent type (metal vs plastic) | 0.36 | (0.22 to 0.60) | <0.0001* |
| Whipple resection (yes vs no) | 0.19 | (0.06 to 0.61) | 0.0053* |
| Chemoradiation (yes vs no) | 1.89 | (1.10 to 3.24) | 0.0221* |
| Restent (yes vs no) | 1.08 | (0.65 to 1.78) | 0.7640 |
| Number of restent | 1.06 | (0.80 to 1.42) | 0.6787 |
*Significant result at the 0.05 level of significance.