Table 3 Multivariate analysis of risk factors for lymph node metastasis
Factor | p value | Odds Ratio (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
Submucosal tumor invasion (T1b) | p = 0.001 | 6.55 (2.28–18.81) |
Tumor differentiation grade G3 | p = 0.045 | 2.01 (1.03–14.66) |
Lymphovascular invasion | p = 0.001 | 6.06 (2.28–16.07) |
Tumor size >2 cm | p = 0.155 | 1.82 (0.79–4.19) |
Diffuse type according to Lauren classification | p = 0.693 | 1.29 (0.35–4.69) |