Table 4.
Multi-level multivariable analysis of factors influencing non-operative management.
| Covariates | Odds Ratio | P-value | 95% Confidence Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| Age | 0.96 | 0.04 | 0.93–0.99 |
| Symptom duration | |||
| Symptom duration | 1.01 | <0.001 | 1.01–1.012 |
| Gender | |||
| Male | Ref | – | – |
| Female | 1.10 | 0.50 | 0.84–1.43 |
| Race | |||
| Other | Ref | – | – |
| Hispanic | 1.42 | 0.25 | 0.78–2.60 |
| Caucasian | 1.70 | 0.07 | 0.96–3.02 |
| African-American | 2.45 | 0.01 | 1.29–4.64 |
| Asian | 1.56 | 0.31 | 0.67–3.63 |
| PAS score | |||
| PAS 0–3 | Ref | – | – |
| PAS 4–6 | 1.02 | 0.89 | 0.76–1.38 |
| PAS 7–10 | 0.82 | 0.52 | 0.46–1.48 |
| Uncomplicated vs Complicated Appendicitis | |||
| Other* | Ref | – | – |
| Simple | 0.01 | <0.001 | 0.002–0.03 |
| Complicated | 0.01 | <0.001 | 0.003–0.05 |
| COVID status | |||
| COVID negative | Ref | – | – |
| COVID positive | 10.77 | <0.001 | 5.36–21.64 |
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Other: Designated if unable to stratify based on clinical data present on chart review. Abbreviations: PAS (Pediatric Appendicitis Score).