Calculation of actuarial life tables with use of a microcomputer spreadsheet program.
OBJECTIVE
To simplify the calculation of the life-table method of survival analysis.


METHODS
A template was developed for use with a popular microcomputer spreadsheet program to perform life-table survival calculations and to perform statistical comparisons between the survivals of groups of patients with use of the log-rank test.


RESULTS
The template successfully performed life-table and log-rank calculations when compared with two standard, accepted statistical computing programs.


CONCLUSIONS
The template can be used to quickly perform life-table calculations that can be used in the long-term follow-up of patients undergoing interventional radiologic procedures.
Kaufman
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Department of Radiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015993:Life Tables; D008297:Male; D008838:Microcomputers; D012984:Software; D016019:Survival Analysis