Table 6.
Multivariate analysis of possible predictors for post-operative infections following gastrectomy for gastric cancer after matching (n = 722)
| Variables | Odds ratio (OR) | 95% confidence interval (CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation time ≥ 240 min | 2.378 | 1.393–4.062 | 0.002 |
| Combined multi-organ resection | 2.418 | 1.281–4.561 | 0.006 |
| Peri-operative blood transfusion | 1.872 | 1.094–3.204 | 0.022 |
| Body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2 | 2.149 | 1.074–4.299 | 0.031 |
| Smoking history | 1.597 | 0.945–2.699 | 0.080 |
| Splenectomy | 1.555 | 0.446–5.418 | 0.480 |