Table 4.
Univariate analysis: Clinical and demographic risk factors for organ failure and pancreas necrosis in patients with sentinel episode of AP (Alicante Cohort)
| Variables | Organ Failure | P | Pancreas Necrosis | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N=371 | N=2651 | |||
| Age > 60 Years (OR, 95% CI) | 1.5 (0.7-3.0) | 0.3 | 0.6 (0.3-1.1) | 0.08 |
| Males (OR, 95% CI) | 1.3 (0.6-2.5) | 0.5 | 2.8 (1.4-5.7) | 0.004 |
| BMI≥30 (OR, 95% CI) | 2.1 (1.1-4.3) | 0.03 | 1.1 (0.5-2.2) | 0.8 |
| Etiology (OR, 95% CI) | ||||
| Alcoholic | 3.7 (1.6-8.4) | 0.002 | 3.9 (1.8-8.2) | <0.001 |
| Cigarette Smoking (OR, 95% CI] | 2.0 (0.9-4.3) | 0.06 | 2.7 (1.4-5.4) | 0.005 |
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Contrast enhanced CT was obtained in 265 patients so determination of pancreatic necrosis could only be made in these patients