Table 5.
Univariate Analysis and Logistic Regression Analysis for Selection of Conservative Management.
| Conservative (n=16) | Early surgery (n=22) | p value | OR | 95% CI | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 77±12 | 68±13 | 0.034 | |||
| Diabetes mellitus requiring medication | 0 (0%) | 5 (23%) | 0.041 | |||
| Cancer | 5 (31%) | 2 (9%) | 0.082 | |||
| Declined cognitive function | 7 (44%) | 4 (18%) | 0.086 | |||
| Charlson Comorbidity Index2 | 6.8±3.0 | 4.6±2.4 | 0.016 | 1.40 | 1.03-1.91 | 0.031 |
| Katz Index1 | 5.0±2.1 | 5.9±0.5 | 0.055 | |||
| Katz Index2 | 1.7±2.6 | 3.5±2.6 | 0.036 | |||
| Empiric therapy of antibiotics | 0 (0%) | 6 (27%) | 0.023 | |||
| Absence of evident surgical indications | 6 (37%) | 0 (0%) | 0.002 |
1before the onset, 2at the time of establishing the diagnosis.
OR: odds ratio, CI: confidence interval