Table 5.
Risk-adjusted multivariate analysis* of complications in women who underwent hysterectomy for the reason of abnormal menstrual bleeding.
| Outcomes | Odds ratio and 95% confidence interval | P-value* |
|---|---|---|
| Intraoperative and postoperative bleeding | 2.63 (1.24, 5.59) | 0.012 |
| Transfusion | 5.96 (3.93, 9.03) | <0.001 |
| Infection | 1.64 (0.23, 11.69) | 0.623 |
Referent group is women without von Willebrand disease (VWD). Adjusted variables include age age, race, year of procedure, geographical region and median household income for the patient’s ZIP code.