Table 3.
Summary of outcomes in the study cohort.
| Full cohort | Control (n = 63) | Bowel rest (n = 28) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite outcome within 30 days | 12 (19.0 [10.2–30.9]) | 4 (14.3 [4.0–32.7]) | 0.768 |
| All-cause mortality | 9 (14.3 [6.7–25.4]) | 3 (10.7 [2.3–28.2]) | 0.749 |
| Recurrence of CDI | 3 (4.8 [1.0–13.3]) | 1 (3.6 [0.10–18.3]) | 1.000 |
| Switching of metronidazole to vancomycin | 10 (15.9 [7.9–27.3]) | 2 (7.1 [0.90–23.5]) | 0.331 |
| Matched cohort | Control (n = 23) | Bowel rest (n = 23) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite outcome within 30 days | 4 (17.4 [5.0–38.8]) | 4 (17.4 [5.0–38.8]) | 1.000 |
| All-cause mortality | 3 (13.0 [2.8–33.6]) | 3 (13.0 [2.8–33.6]) | 1.000 |
| Recurrence of CDI | 1 (4.3 [0.10–21.9]) | 1 (4.3 [0.10–21.9]) | 1.000 |
| Switching of metronidazole to vancomycin | 6 (26.1 [10.2–48.4]) | 1 (4.3 [0.10–21.9]) | 0.096 |
Data are number (% [95% confidence interval]).
CDI, Clostridioides difficile infection.