Table III.
Multivariable analysis for predictors of improvement in Venous Clinical Severity Score (VCSS) among patients undergoing ablation of truncal veins
| OR | 95% Cl | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Characteristics | |||
| Ablation and phlebectomy | 4.12 | 2.96–5.75 | <.001 |
| Year of surgery | |||
| 2016 | 0.86 | 0.51–1.43 | .556 |
| 2017 | 0.96 | 0.57–1.62 | .885 |
| 2018 | 0.53 | 0.32–0.89 | .017 |
| 2019 | - | - | - |
| Age (per year) | 1.00 | 0.99–1.01 | .715 |
| Female | 1.06 | 0.61–1.83 | .831 |
| BMI (per point) | 0.99 | 0.96–1.02 | .482 |
| Prior pregnancy | 1.00 | 0.61–1.65 | .993 |
| Nonwhite race | 0.56 | 0.3–1.06 | .074 |
| Prior varicose vein procedure | 0.57 | 0.4–0.81 | .002 |
| Preoperative anticoagulation | 1.08 | 0.55–2.15 | .818 |
| History of DVT | 0.80 | 0.36–1.79 | .592 |
| Preoperative VCSS (per point) | 2.01 | 1.8–2.25 | <.001 |
BMI, Body mass index; CI, confidence interval; DVT, deep venous thrombosis; OR, odds ratio.