Table 3.
Risk factors associated with intestinal necrosis in mesenteric vascular thrombosis on logistic regression analysis.
| Variable | P value | OR | 95%CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patient demographics | |||
| BMI | 0.384 | - | - |
| Clinical signs on admission | |||
| Peritonitis | 0.246 | - | - |
| Mean time between onset of symptoms and operation | 0.012 | 4.8 | 1.36-9.89 |
| Organ failure | 0.028 | 4.1 | 1.26-8.59 |
| Laboratory parameters | |||
| Mean serum lactate | 0.024 | 3.6 | 1.51-5.47 |
| Mean arterial pH | 0.088 | - | - |
| Computed tomography signs | |||
| Dilated bowel loops | 0.031 | 2.8 | 1.32-7.23 |
| Thinning of bowel wall | 0.328 | - | - |
| Decreased bowel wall enhancement | 0.529 | - | - |
BMI: body mass index; OR: odds ratio; CI: confidence interval.