Table 5. Risk estimates for readmission after esophagectomy.
| Characteristics | Unadjusted OR (95% CI) | Adjusted1 OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| FD status2 | 5.16 (1.70–15.67) | 6.38 (1.45–28.08) |
| Operative time (per 15 minutes) | 1.16 (1.05–1.29) | 1.17 (1.02–1.35) |
| Discharged to a rehab | 14.93 (1.55–143.71) | 4.04 (0.37–44.33) |
| Grade 3/4 complication3 | 18.4 (3.84–88.35) | 18.6 (2.97–116.32) |
1, adjusted for FD status, operative time, discharge to a rehab, and presence of a grade 3/4 complication; 2, as defined by the USDA; 3, as classified by Clavien-Dindo. FD, food desert; OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval.