Table 2 Treatment parameters: Results of univariate analysis
Parameter | n (missing%) | Sphincter preservation, n (%) or mean value ± SD | Abdominoperineal resection, n (%) or mean value ± SD | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ypCR | 280 (0%) | Â | Â | 0.730 |
 Yes |  | 23 (14.6%) | 16 (13.1%) |  |
 No |  | 135 (85.4%) | 106 (86.9%) |  |
T-downsizing | 280 (0%) | Â | Â | 0.721 |
 Yes |  | 94 (59.5%) | 70 (57.4%) |  |
 No |  | 64 (40.5%) | 52 (42.6%) |  |
Interval nRCT-Surgery, days | 278 (0.7%) | 50.2 ± 61.1 | 62.5 ± 157.4 | 0.420 |
Interval nRCT-Surgery (groups) | 278 (0.7%) | Â | Â | 0.005 |
  < 6 weeks |  | 89 (56.7%) | 48 (39.7%) |  |
  > 6 weeks |  | 68 (43.3%) | 73 (60.3%) |  |