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Multivariable Cox proportional hazards for catheter loss
| Hazard ratio (95% CI) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|
| Peritoneoscopic placement | 1 (Ref) | NA |
| Open placement | 2.53 (0.98–6.68) | 0.06 |
| Age | 0.99 (0.96–1.02) | 0.79 |
| Female | 1 (Ref) | |
| Male | 1.02 (0.42–2.46) | 0.82 |
| White | 1 (Ref) | NA |
| African/American or other | 0.65 (0.25–1.72) | 0.39 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 1.06 (0.41–2.71) | 0.91 |
| Body mass index | 1.07 (0.99–1.16) | 0.08 |
