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Incidence of constipation in each patient group
| Patient group | Total | Constipated (n) | Nonconstipated (n) | Odds ratio (95% confidence interval)* | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemodialysis | 478 | 343 (71.7%) | 135 (28.3%) | 4.17 (2.98–6.96) | <0.001 |
| Peritoneal dialysis | 127 | 18 (14.2%) | 109 (85.8%) | Reference | <0.001 |
Note:
Adjusted for age, sex, and primary disease.
Abbreviation: n, number.
