Table 6. Independent predictors of esophagectomy anastomotic leak.
| Chest leak | OR/estimate | OR (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic steroids use | 2.547 | 1.069–6.068 | 0.034 |
| Thoracic vs. general surgeon specialty | 0.676 | 0.448–1.019 | 0.061 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 2.347 | 1.269–4.343 | 0.006 |
| Hypertension on medications | 2.021 | 1.352–3.022 | <0.001 |
| Esophageal cancer stage N2 vs. N0 | 1.916 | 1.112–3.303 | 0.019 |
| Operative time (per 30 minutes increase) | 1.062 | 1.014–1.113 | 0.011 |
| Neck leak | |||
| Pre-operative WBC | 1.101 | 0.996–1.216 | 0.059 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 3.587 | 1.745–7.372 | <0.001 |
| Operative time (per 30 minutes increase) | 1.059 | 1.003–1.117 | 0.037 |
OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval; WBC, white blood cell.