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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 21, 2008; 14(11): 1774-1780
Published online Mar 21, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.1774
Table 3 Logistic regression analysis: odds ratio of death or decompensation in the postoperative period using the parameters of procedure urgency and the MELD score (A) or the CTP score (B)
Odds ratio95% CIP
A: MELD model
MELD (1 unit increase)1.1[1.03-1.17]0.0044
MELD (5 unit increase)1.58[1.16-2.19]
Elective (no vs yes)4.34[1.81-10.71]0.0011
B: CTP model
CTP (1 unit increase)1.25[1.00-1.57]0.0554
Elective (no vs yes)5.18[2.20-12.22]0.0002