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Preoperative functional status markers associated with increased length of stay in a medical facility
| Preoperative Functional Status Markers | Change in Length of stay (95% Confidence Interval)a | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| ASA class III | 0.83 day (0.20, 1.46) | .03 |
| Functional limitations | 0.09 day (−0.01, 0.19) | .05 |
| Weight loss | 0.84 day (0.13, 1.54) | .01 |
Multivariate analysis of preoperative markers and controlling for surgeon, procedure and complication severity; ASA = American Society of Anesthesiologists
