Table 5 Multivariate analysis of mortality for a series of elderly patients who underwent treatment for malignant colonic obstruction
From: Factors associated with mortality risk for malignant colonic obstruction in elderly patients
Odds ratio (95% CI) | P value | |
|---|---|---|
ASA grading | ||
I–II | Reference | Reference |
III ,IV,V | 4.85 (2.95-7.99) | <0.01 |
Peritonitis | ||
No Peritonitis | Reference | Reference |
Peritonitis | 3.89 (1.41-9.35) | <0.01 |
Dukes staging | ||
Dukes A and B | Reference | Reference |
Dukes C and D | 1.87 (1.03-3.39) | 0.04 |