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Incidence and risk of mediastinitis according to preoperative length of stay
| Covariate | N | Cases of mediastinitis (%) | Adjusted OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preoperative length of stay: |
|
|
|
| 0-3 days |
5080 |
71 (1.4) |
Reference |
| 4-7 days |
876 |
17 (1.9) |
1.39 (0.81-2.37) |
| >7days | 589 | 20 (3.3) | 2.43 (1.47-4.02) |
OR odds ratio.
