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We analyze left-truncated and right-censored (LTRC) data using semiparametric transformation models. It is demonstrated that the approach of Chen et al. (Biometrika 89: 659–668, 2002) can be extended to LTRC data. Furthermore, when covariates are discrete, similar to the approach of Cai and Cheng (Biometrika 91: 277–290, 2004), we propose an alternative estimator. A simulation study is conducted to investigate the performance of the proposed estimators.
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Shen, Ps. Semiparametric analysis of transformation models with left-truncated and right-censored data. Comput Stat 26, 521–537 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00180-010-0223-3
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