Retrospective Study
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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 14, 2020; 26(46): 7367-7381
Published online Dec 14, 2020. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i46.7367
Table 7 Results from multivariable logistic regression model (backwards elimination) to identify risk factors for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in ulcerative colitis patients
Confounder model
Variable
Estimate
95%CI
P value
Female sex0.620.50-0.650.159
Age at ultrasound (in years)0.990.98-1.030.637
BMI at ultrasound (in years)1.280.71-1.85< 0.001c
Diabetes mellitus2.140.95-4.790.441
Hypertension2.892.51-4.100.037a
Dyslipidemia1.460.98-2.840.695
Current smoking1.771.26-2.400.525
Steroid use0.880.20-1.540.652
Parameters included in model with age and BMI
Elevated SCCAI1.581.42-1.740.145
Inflammation in colonoscopy3.602.69-4.500.005b
Inflammation in bowel ultrasound2.312.16-2.470.162
Elevated CRP concentration0.990.83-1.140.959
Elevated white blood cell count1.010.85-1.170.782
Elevated fecal calprotectin concentration1.060.90-1.220.923
History of bowel resection(s)1.661.50-1.820.332
Biologic treatment0.690.53-0.850.167
Adalimumab treatment0.740.58-0.900.426
Infliximab treatment0.770.62-0.930.484
Vedolizumab treatment1.140.98-1.300.739
Ustekinumab treatment0.190.03-0.350.407
Golimumab treatment1.140.98-1.300.892
Azathioprine therapy1.191.03-1.350.597
Methotrexate treatment1.501.34-1.660.734
6-Mercaptopurine treatment0.940.79-1.100.947
Sulfasalazine treatment1.431.27-1.580.491
Mesalazine treatment0.88-0.25-2.000.635