Table 3.
Results of the logistic regression analysis of personal, medical, disease characteristics and lymphedema (n = 126)
| Characteristics | Adjusted OR (95% CI) | P |
|---|---|---|
| Age < 60 vs. ≥ 60 years | 1 (0.4–2.5) | 1.0 |
| BMI < 25 vs. ≥ 25 kg/m2 | 8 (2.8–20.1) | 0.0 |
| Affected limb left vs. right | 1 (0.5–2.7) | 0.7 |
| Tumor size, ≥ 2 vs. > 2 cm | 2 (0.7–3.9) | 0.3 |
| Histological grade 1 vs. ≥ 2 | 3 (0.5–12.8) | 0.2 |
| Lymph nodes removed 1–15 vs. > 16 | 1 (0.5–3.2) | 0.5 |
| Lymph node status negative vs. positive | 2 (0.9–6.8) | 0.1 |
| Radiotherapy no vs. yes | 3 (2.0–9.2) | 0.0 |
| Chemotherapy pre vs. post surgery | 1 (0.3–2.7) | 1.0 |
OR = Odds ratio
CI = confidence internal
BMI = body mass index.