Table 2.
Odds ratio for testicular torsion in relation to various factors by multivariate logistic regression analysis
| Factor | OR | 95% CI | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | ≤12 years | Ref | ||
| >12 years | 12.30 | (2.39–63.28) | 0.002 | |
| Ambient temperature | <15°C | Ref | ||
| ≥15°C | 1.95 | (0.43–8.74) | 0.383 | |
| Onset during sleep | No | Ref | ||
| Yes | 6.13 | (1.24–30.27) | 0.026 | |
| Testicular swelling | No | Ref | ||
| Yes | 2.23 | (0.39–12.85) | 0.369 | |
| High-riding testis | No | Ref | ||
| Yes | 1.17 | (0.24–5.60) | 0.843 | |
| Leukocyte counts | ≤104/mm3 | Ref | ||
| >104/mm3 | 4.85 | (0.90–25.96) | 0.065 | |
| Creatine phosphokinase | ≤167 IU/L | Ref | ||
| >167 IU/L | 2.29 | (0.38–13.70) | 0.365 | |
Abbreviations: OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval; Ref, reference.