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Table 2 Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses evaluating risk factors for post-operative morbidity (Clavien-Dindo Classification classes III–V)

From: Abdominal wall hernia in cirrhotic patients: emergency surgery results in higher morbidity and mortality

Covariates

OR

95 % CI

p

Univariate analysis

   

Urgency

9.87

2.95–37.67

0.005

CTPb C

6.93

1.83–26.26

0.004

Type of hernia (umbilical vs. inguinal)

6.25

1.27-30.66

0.024

CTPb A

0.09

0.01-0.74

0.025

Poorly controlled ascites

2.76

0.87-8.72

0.083

Mesh repair

0.37

0.10-1.31

0.124

Pre-operative MELDa ≥ 20

3.08

0.67-14.08

0.147

Age >60 years

1.67

0.52-5.34

0.388

Combined surgery

1.82

0.28-12.00

0.533

Male gender

1.04

0.24-4.48

0.961

Multivariate analysis*

   

Urgency

7.31

1.42-37.61

0.017

CTPb C

4.54

1.09-18.84

0.037

  1. Abbreviations: a-MELD model for end-stage liver disease, b-CTP Child Turcotte Pugh
  2. *Hosmer-Lemeshow test: 0.873 (P value: 0.646)