Table 5 Results of multinomial logistic regression for the analysis of variables associated with mortality
From: Prospective Observational Study on acute Appendicitis Worldwide (POSAW)
Variables | OR | 95% CI | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age > 80 | 4.54 | 0.59–35.20 | 0.15 |
Immunosuppression | 1.17 | 0.11–12.63 | 0.90 |
Severe cardiovascular disease | 1.51 | 0.25–9.08 | 0.65 |
Charlson Comorbidity Score > 5 | 52.45 | 5.95–462.03 | < 0.05 |
Previous antimicrobial therapy | 2.29 | 0.48–10.85 | 0.30 |
WSES Grading System | |||
Stage 3c | 11.77 | 1.37–100.78 | < 0.05 |
Stage 4 | 11.32 | 2.18–58.62 | < 0.05 |
Pathology | |||
Perforation | 1.43 | 0.28–7.24 | 0.66 |