Table IV.
Adjusted odds ratios for selected outcomes for the influence of diabetic status
| IDDM vs. non-DM | OR | Lower 95% CI | Upper 95% CI | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any complications | 1.28 | 0.66 | 2.48 | .461 |
| Mortality | 6.40 | 0.67 | 61.46 | .108 |
| Pneumonia* | 217.80 | 7.60 | >999.99 | .002 |
| Transfusion | 1.42 | 0.65 | 3.13 | .382 |
| Prolonged length of stay (≥4 d)* | 2.05 | 1.19 | 3.54 | .010 |
| NIDDM vs. non-DM | OR | Lower 95% CI | Upper 95% CI | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sepsis* | 25.84 | 1.61 | 414.96 | .022 |
| Pneumonia* | 12.19 | 1.69 | 87.91 | .013 |
| Extended length of stay (≥4 d) | 1.27 | 0.81 | 1.98 | .295 |
DM, diabetes mellitus; IDDM, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus; NIDDM, non–insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus; OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval.
In the multivariate analysis assessing IDDM as an independent predictor for postoperative complications, we controlled for age, body mass index, functional status, hypertension, dyspnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and American Society of Anesthesiologists score. In the multivariate analysis assessing NIDDM as an independent predictor for postoperative complications, we controlled for age, body mass index, hypertension, and American Society of Anesthesiologists score.
Postoperative variables for which diabetes is a significant independent predictor.