Table 3.
Multivariable logistic regression for odds of “early” vs “late” readmission for colectomy-related complications following emergency colectomy
| Co-variate | OR | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 1.00 | 1.00–1.00 |
| Female | 1.12 | 1.04–1.21 |
| Laparoscopic approach | 0.89 | 0.81–0.99 |
| Weight loss | 1.32 | 1.18–1.48 |
| Electrolyte disturbances | 1.052 | 0.97–1.14 |
| Renal failure | 1.11 | 0.98–1.27 |
| Congestive heart failure | 1.02 | 0.89–1.17 |
| Deficiency anemia | 1.19 | 1.09–1.30 |
| Moderate likelihood of dying* | 1.49 | 1.34–1.65 |
| Major likelihood of dying* | 1.72 | 1.54–1.93 |
| Extreme likelihood of dying* | 2.11 | 1.83–2.43 |
| Transverse colectomy** | 1.27 | 1.04–1.55 |
| Left hemicolectomy** | 1.36 | 1.20–1.54 |
| Sigmoidectomy** | 1.51 | 1.397–1.65 |
| Segmental resection** | 1.50 | 1.28–1.75 |
| Total colectomy** | 1.47 | 1.18–1.82 |
*Versus Minor likelihood of dying; **Versus right hemicolectomy