Table 2.
Parameters investigated for prediction of survival to discharge that did not achieve statistical significance
| Predictor | Cats that survived | Cats that died | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Procedure type (stent vs SUB) | 24 stent 11 SUB |
3 stent 2 SUB |
1.00000 |
| Unilateral vs bilateral ureteral treatment | 28 unilateral 7 bilateral |
5 unilateral 0 bilateral |
0.1772 |
| Presenting creatinine concentration (median; mg/dl) | 4.7 | 7.6 | 0.24322 |
| Pelvic dilation of affected kidney (median; mm) | 11 | 11.75 | 0.67752 |
| Ureteral dilation of affected side (median; mm) | 3.25 | 2.10 | 0.28369 |
| Presence of nephrolithiasis on AUS | 17 yes 12 no |
2 yes 2 no |
1.00000 |
| Evidence of CKD on AUS | 11 yes 20 no |
1 yes 3 no |
1.00000 |
| Dialysis pre-procedure | 4 yes 31 no |
1 yes 4 no |
0.5066 |
| Intraoperative complications | 1 yes 34 no |
1 yes 4 no |
0.2372 |
| Perioperative complications | 4 yes 31 no |
3 yes 2 no |
0.0299 |
| Fluid overload during hospitalization | 5 yes 29 no |
3 yes 2 no |
0.0491 |
CKD = chronic kidney disease; AUS = abdominal ultrasound; N/A = not applicable; statistical significance = P <0.01