Table 3.
Adjusted HRs for the incidence of hyperuricaemia
| Adjusted HR (95% CI) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Surgery vs conventional treatment | 0.47 (0.39 to 0.57) | <0.001 |
| Men vs women | 1.48 (1.17 to 1.87) | 0.001 |
| Age, per 10 years | 1.29 (1.11 to 1.51) | 0.001 |
| Body mass index, per 10 kg/m2 | 1.27 (1.03 to 1.55) | 0.02 |
| Creatinine, per 1 mg/dL | 7.37 (2.68 to 20.3) | <0.001 |
| Hypertension, yes vs no | 1.43 (1.13 to 1.81) | 0.003 |
| Smoking, yes vs no | 0.94 (0.74 to 1.18) | 0.58 |
| Type 2 diabetes, yes vs no | 1.14 (0.89 to 1.46) | 0.30 |
| Triglycerides, per 100 mg/dL | 1.06 (0.99 to 1.14) | 0.09 |
| Previous cardiovascular events, yes vs no | 1.07 (0.58 to 1.96) | 0.83 |
| Drugs associated with gout risk, yes vs no | 1.55 (1.25 to 1.91) | <0.001 |
| Alcohol intake, per 1 g/day | 1.02 (1.00 to 1.03) | 0.01 |
A total of 314 events (21%) occurred in the control group, whereas 188 events (13%) occurred in the surgery group during a follow-up for up to 26 years. The adjusted HRs were calculated using a Cox proportional hazards model based on baseline data.