Table 5 Risk factors for empyema after diaphragmatic trauma. Relative contribution of the procedures used for the management of thoracic contamination
From: Risk factors for posttraumatic empyema in diaphragmatic injuries
O.R. (95% C.I.) | p | |
|---|---|---|
Unadjusted analysis | ||
Thoracotomy or thoracoscopy (reference) | 1 | – |
Chest tube | 1.556 (0.187–12.932) | 0.683 |
Transdiaphragmatic lavage | 6.667 (0. 808–55.016) | 0.078 |
Adjusted analysis* | ||
Thoracotomy or thoracoscopy (reference) | 1 | |
Chest tube | 2.654 (0.291 24.229) | 0.387 |
Transdiaphragmatic lavage | 10.589 (1.154–97.199) | 0.037 |