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Table 4 Multivariate analysis of LTPFS

From: Clinical efficacy and prognostic factors of CT-guided 125I brachytherapy for the palliative treatment of retroperitoneal metastatic lymph nodes

 

HR

95%CI

P

Maximum diametera

  

0.042

 ≤ 3 cm

0.252

0.072,0.883

0.031

 3-5 cm

0.349

0.146,0.835

0.018

 ≥ 5 cm

   

Previous Radio

2.337

0.731,7.468

0.152

Uniform density#

0.756

0.359.1.593

0.462

Regular morphology #

1.553

0.635,3.794

0.335

Necrosis#

0.604

0.284,1.286

0.191

Fusion#

1.555

0.659,3.688

0.313

Clear boundaries#

1.330

0.541,3.270

0.534

Invasion of vessels visible on image#

0.380

0.168,0.862

0.021

OAR<3

0.524

0.226,1.213

0.131

Puncture pathb

  

0.007

Hepatic approach

2.584

1.256,5.312

0.010

Abdominal wall

0.410

0.131,1.285

0.126

Paravertebral approach

   
  1. a, bthe last variable as a reference. # The assessment of image feature was mainly completed by two radiologists(> 10 years of experiences in imaging diagnosis) in our center. When the Initially evaluation results were inconsistent, need to reach an agreement after negotiation