Table 2.
Absolute risks (%) and adjusted odds ratios (aORs) for complications after hip or knee replacement in cirrhosis patients and reference patients
| Cirrhosis patients risk (CI) | Reference patients risk (CI) | aOR a(CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intraoperative complications | 2.48 (1.14–4.65) | 1.98 (1.90–2.06) | 1.3 (0.7–2.5) |
| Mortality within 30 days | 1.38 (0.45–3.18) | 0.38 (0.34–0.42) | 3.9 (1.5–10) |
| Transfer to an intensive care unit | 0.55 (0.07–1.98) | 0.055 (0.042–0.072) | 5.8 (1.3–25) |
| Transfer to a medical department | 4.41 (2.54–7.06) | 2.47 (2.37–2.56) | 1.7 (1.0–2.9) |
| Readmission within 30 days | 14.9 (11.4–17.0) | 7.84 (7.68–8.00) | 1.8 (1.3–2.4) |
a
Adjusted for age, gender, Charlson comorbidity index, operation site (hip/knee), anesthesia (general/regional), and number of inpatient hospitalizations in the year preceding hip or knee replacement.