Table 8.
Multivariable analysis of pain on exertion
| Parameter | p value | Category | OR estimate | 95 % CI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operation | <0.001 | Lichtenstein versus TEP | 1.420 | 1.264 | 1.596 |
| Age [10-year OR] | <0.001 | 0.831 | 0.799 | 0.864 | |
| Defect size | <0.001 | II versus I | 0.763 | 0.662 | 0.879 |
| III versus I | 0.598 | 0.501 | 0.714 | ||
| BMI [5-point OR] | <0.001 | 1.162 | 1.077 | 1.254 | |
| EHS classification | 0.054 | Lateral versus combined | 1.090 | 0.930 | 1.279 |
| Medical versus combined | 1.222 | 1.028 | 1.452 | ||
| ASA score | 0.112 | II versus I | 1.066 | 0.935 | 1.216 |
| III/IV versus I | 0.902 | 0.739 | 1.101 | ||
| Risk factors | 0.343 | yes versus no | 1.061 | 0.939 | 1.199 |