Table 2 Risk factors for PLA in cases and controls
Risk factors | Abscess (Case) (N = 66) | No abscess (Control) (N = 66) | OR (95% CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
% (N) | % (N) | |||
Traditional risk factors | ||||
DM | 42.4 (28) | 21.2 (14) | 2.74 (1.27, 5.89) | 0.01 |
Gallstones | 21.2 (14) | 15.6 (10) | 1.51 (0.62, 3.69) | 0.37 |
Bile Duct Stones | 3.0 (2) | 1.5 ( 1) | 2.03 (0.18, 23.0) | 0.56 |
Cholangitis | 7.6 (5) | 0 (0) | NA | |
Study risk factor | ||||
JPDD | 13.6 (9) | 3.0 (2) | 5.05 (1.05, 24.4) | 0.03 |