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. 2024 Mar 19;38(4):2240–2251. doi: 10.1007/s00464-024-10724-y

Table 4.

Multivariable linear regression for predictors of cost of readmission for colectomy-related complications following emergency colectomy

Parameter OR 95% CI
Intercept 55,543.88 55,543.80 to 55,543.96
Female − 3451.08 − 3451.12 to − 3451.04
Age − 152.75 − 152.75 to − 152.75
Laparoscopic approach − 529.97 − 530.02 to − 529.91
Weight loss 6931.95 6931.90 to 6932.01
Electrolyte disturbance 4408.64 4408.60 to 4408.68
Renal failure 5189.36 5189.30 to 5189.43
Congestive heart failure 6489.94 6489.87 to 6490.00
Deficiency anemia 5991.73 5991.69 to 5991.77
Moderate likelihood of dying* 5830.84 5830.79 to 5830.89
Major likelihood of dying* 12,727.04 12,726.99 to 12,727.10
Extreme likelihood of dying* 24,434.88 24,434.81 to 24,434.94
Transverse colectomy** 2333.96 2333.86 to 2334.06
Left hemicolectomy** 2929.84 2929.782 to 2929.90
Sigmoidectomy** 1097.71 1097.66 to 1097.75
Segmental resection** 1531.05 1530.97 to 1531.12
Total colectomy** − 3559.80 − 3559.91 to − 3559.70
“Late” readmission (30 days–6 months post-emergency colectomy)*** 1717.09 1717.05 to 1717.12

*Versus Minor likelihood of dying; **Versus right hemicolectomy; ***Versus “early” readmission (≤ 30 days post-emergency colectomy)