Table 2.
Univariate analysis of patients with complicated intra-abdominal infection comparing patients who survived (n = 4117) and patient who died (n = 416)
| Variable | Survided (%) n = 4117 | Died (%) n = 416 | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sepsis status | <0.0001 | ||
| No sepsis | 1914 (46.5 %) | 23 (5.5 %) | |
| Sepsis | 1725 (41.9 %) | 80 (19.2 %) | |
| Severe sepsis | 404 (9.8 %) | 157 (37.7 %) | |
| Septic shock | 74 (1.8 %) | 156 (37.5 %) | |
| Healthcare associated infection | 433 (10.5 %) | 134 (32.2 %) | <0.0001 |
| Source of infection | <0.0001 | ||
| Appendicitis | 1536 (37.3 %) | 17 (4.1 %) | |
| Cholecystitis | 809 (19.7 %) | 28 (6.7 %) | |
| Colonic non diverticular perforation | 204 (5 %) | 65 (15.6 %) | |
| Diverticulitis | 203 (4.9 %) | 31 (7.5 %) | |
| Gastro-duodenal perforation | 431 (10.5 %) | 67 (16.2 %) | |
| PID | 50 (1.2 %) | 0 (0) | |
| Postoperative | 415 (10.1 %) | 86 (20.7 %) | |
| Small bowel perforation | 174 (4.2 %) | 69 (16.6 %) | |
| Post-traumatic | 104 (2.5 %) | 10 (2.4 %) | |
| Others | 259 (6.3 %) | 53 (12.7 %) | |
| Delay in source control | 2015 (48.9 %) | 341 (82 %) | <0.0001 |
| Median age years (range) | 48 (18–97) | 79 (18–99) | <0.0001 |
| Immunosuppresion | 292 (7.1) | 120 (28.8 %) | <0.0001 |
| Sepsis severity score | 3 (0–17) | 10 (0–17) | <0.0001 |
Data presented as median range or number percentage as appropriate
PID pelvic inflammatory disease
p value = Fisher’s exact test, Pearson Chi-Square, or Mann Whitney U test as appropriate