Table 4.
Variables associated with the persistence of symptoms/signs at the time of histological re-evaluation in the logistic regression analysis.
| Odds Ratio | 95% CI | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age >40 years | 1.9 | 0.63–5.72 | 0.25 |
| Female gender | 0.5 | 0.15–2.13 | 0.41 |
| ≥5 years duration of symptoms/signs before CD diagnosis | 5.3 | 1.32–21.78 | 0.01 |
| Duration of GFD * > 18 months | 0.9 | 0.83–1.02 | 0.15 |
| Associated autoimmune diseases | 0.6 | 0.18–2.32 | 0.51 |
| Constipation at CD § diagnosis | 7.4 | 1.33–41.99 | 0.02 |
| Antibody positivity at histological re-evaluation | 1.4 | 0.38–5.76 | 0.56 |
| Marsh 3C at histological re-evaluation | 0.5 | 0.18–1.86 | 0.36 |
| H. pylori infection at histological re-evaluation | 0.1 | 0.01–1.85 | 0.14 |
* GFD = Gluten-free diet; § CD = Celiac disease.