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While most cases can be managed with a single dose of MTX, the success rate has declined in recent years. One theoretical explanation for this decline might be related to smoking, as studies of patients with rheumatoid arthritis who smoke have demonstrated an inadequate response to MTX treatment. This study aims to identify risk factors for single\u2010dose MTX treatment failure, with a focus on smoking status. We conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients diagnosed with EP and treated with single\u2010dose MTX at a single institution between January 2001 and May 2021. The primary outcome was the incidence of failed MTX treatment, defined as the need for additional surgical intervention. Logistic regression was used to adjust the results and calculate the odds ratio (OR). The final analysis included 299 patients. Overall, 209 (69.9%) patients were treated successfully with a single dose of MTX, while 79 patients (26.4%) required further surgical intervention. 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