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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 28, 2012; 18(28): 3705-3709
Published online Jul 28, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i28.3705
Table 2 Risk factors for bile leak development
Cases(n = 10)Controls(n = 20)EffectP value
Age (yr) (mean ± SD)48.3 ± 9.752.2 ± 9.2-3.90.30
Duration of symptoms (yr) (mean ± SD)14.7 ± 11.313.4 ± 7.61.30.71
Previous surgery (Y/N) n (%)3 (30)4 (20)OR: 1.71, 95% CI: 0.3-9.780.66
Charlson score median (range)1.5 (0-4)1.5 (1-5)No difference0.60
Wedge resection n (%)2 (20)10 (50)OR: 0.25, 95% CI: 0.04-1.480.24
Post-op drains median (range)1 (1-2)1 (1-2)No difference0.67
Concomitant cholecystectomy n (%)7 (70)17 (85)OR: 0.41, 95% CI: 0.07-2.560.37