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)