Table 4

Results of univariate and multivariate linear regression in SUV peak*

Univariate regressionMultivariate regression
β±SEp Valueβ±SEp Value
Serum SCC-ag
 <3.95Reference
 ≥3.951.36±1.610.4
FIGO stage
 Ib1Reference
 Ib23.66±1.90.058
 IIa3.02±1.510.049
Tumor maximum size (cm)
 <4ReferenceReference
 ≥45.09±1.480.0014.32±1.460.004
Cervical stromal invasion depth
 <1/2ReferenceReference
 ≥1/24.42±1.440.0033.57±1.40.013
  • *Factors that showed statistically significant differences in univariate analysis were included in multivariate model with stepwise model selection to further detect the influence factors. The results of stepwise model selection were presented in multivariate analysis.

  • FIGO, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics; SCC-ag, squamous cell carcinoma antigen; SUV, standard uptake volume.