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. 2015 May 21;15:65. doi: 10.1186/s12893-015-0052-y

Table 2.

Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses evaluating risk factors for post-operative morbidity (Clavien-Dindo Classification classes III–V)

Covariates OR 95 % CI p
Univariate analysis
Urgency 9.87 2.95–37.67 0.005
CTPb C 6.93 1.83–26.26 0.004
Type of hernia (umbilical vs. inguinal) 6.25 1.27-30.66 0.024
CTPb A 0.09 0.01-0.74 0.025
Poorly controlled ascites 2.76 0.87-8.72 0.083
Mesh repair 0.37 0.10-1.31 0.124
Pre-operative MELDa ≥ 20 3.08 0.67-14.08 0.147
Age >60 years 1.67 0.52-5.34 0.388
Combined surgery 1.82 0.28-12.00 0.533
Male gender 1.04 0.24-4.48 0.961
Multivariate analysis*
Urgency 7.31 1.42-37.61 0.017
CTPb C 4.54 1.09-18.84 0.037

Abbreviations: a-MELD model for end-stage liver disease, b-CTP Child Turcotte Pugh

*Hosmer-Lemeshow test: 0.873 (P value: 0.646)