Table 6.
Adjusted multivariable logistic regression analysis for risk of mortality in all severe pancreas/duodenal injured patients undergoing exploratory laparotomy and pancreaticoduodenectomy versus exploratory laparotomy alone
| Risk factor | OR | CI | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pancreaticoduodenectomy | 0.58 | 0.28–1.20 | 0.140 |
| Combined pancreas/duodenum injury | 1.75 | 1.32–2.31 | < 0.001 |
| Hypotension on admission | 2.39 | 1.84–3.09 | < 0.001 |
| Tachycardia on admission | 1.53 | 1.23–1.92 | < 0.001 |
| Severea AIS-head | 2.82 | 1.40–5.67 | 0.004 |
| Severea AIS-thorax | 1.98 | 1.39–2.83 | < 0.001 |
| Severea AIS-abdomen | 2.65 | 1.97–3.57 | < 0.001 |
| Injury severity score ≥ 25 | 1.85 | 1.42–2.41 | < 0.001 |
Defined by an abbreviated injury scale grade of 3 or higher
AIS abbreviated injury scale
aAdjusted for combined grade 3/4 pancreatic and duodenal injuries