Table 3.
Univariate analysis of the rate of lymphedema compared with predictive factors.
| Variable | Odds Ratio (95% Confidence Interval) |
|---|---|
| Age | 0.98 (0.95–1.02) |
| Gender (M vs. F) | 0.90 (0.31–2.62) |
| Breslow of primary melanoma | 1.03 (0.93–1.14) |
| Number of lymph nodes resected | 0.97 (0.93–1.02) |
| Size of largest tumor nodal deposit | 1.00 (0.97–1.02) |
| Presence of extranodal extension | 0.95 (0.32–2.77) |
| Level III/ilioinguinal level of dissection | 1.38 (0.38–4.97) |
| Location of lymph node dissection (inguinal versus axillary) | 5.80 (1.79–18.78) |
| Adjuvant radiation | 0.64 (0.18–2.25) |
| Previous sentinel lymph node biopsy | 1.86 (0.65–5.35) |
| Therapeutic vs. completion lymph node dissection | 0.38 (0.13–1.16) |
| Wound infection | 3.40 (1.14–10.15) |