Table 2

Cox regression analysis of potential poor prognostic factors for patients with colorectal cancer

Univariate analysisMultivariate analysis
VariableRR (95% CI)p ValueRR (95% CI)p Value
Age1.02 (0.99 to 1.05)0.131.02 (0.99 to 1.05)0.24
Gender
 Male0.88 (0.45 to 1.73)0.700.78 (0.39 to 1.54)0.45
 Female1.001.00
Location
 Colon0.57 (0.20 to 1.60)0.28
 Rectal1.00
Grade
 High or moderate1.33 (0.66 to 2.68)0.43
 Low1.00
TNM stage
 I0.06 (0.01 to 0.22)<0.0010.07 (0.16 to 0.27)<0.001
 II0.19 (0.07 to 0.53)0.0010.28 (0.09 to 0.80)0.017
 III0.53 (0.21 to 1.38)0.190.69 (0.26 to 1.81)0.45
 IV1.001.00
SLC12A5 expression in tumour tissues
 High2.38 (1.21 to 4.66)0.012.30 (1.16 to 4.60)0.018
 Low1.001.00
  • RR, relative risk; The TNM Staging System is based on the extent of the tumor (T), the extent of spread to the lymph nodes (N), and the presence of metastasis (M).