Variable | Code | β | SE | p Value | Odds ratio | 95% CI |
IFN therapy | 0: No | |||||
1: Yes | 1.47 | 0.49 | 0.002 | 4.3 | 1.6–11.4 | |
Size of varices | 0: Absent | |||||
1: F1 | 0.98 | 0.32 | 0.002 | 2.6 | 1.4–5.0 | |
2: F2/F3 | ||||||
α Fetoprotein | 0: <20 ng/ml | |||||
1: ⩾20 ng/ml | 1.57 | 0.45 | 0.0005 | 4.8 | 1.9–11.8 |
Model χ2=27.13 with 6 df, p<0.0001. Adjusted for baseline prothrombin time, albumin levels, and duration of follow up.
SE, standard error.