Predictors of double balloon endoscopy outcomes in the evaluation of gastrointestinal bleeding

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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Jun 16, 2014; 6(6): 248-253
Published online Jun 16, 2014. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v6.i6.248

Table 5 Multivariate logistic regression of factors associated with non-therapeutic double balloon endoscopy

	OR (95%CI)	P value
> 1 DBE in one day by single endoscopist	18.28 (2.24 -148.86)	0.007
GI bleed within 1 wk prior to DBE	10.77 (2.18–53.14)	0.004
Blood transfusions ≤ 4 units in the year prior to DBE	4.27 (1.03-17.71)	0.045
Prior EGD or colonoscopy with no ulcers or AVMs	8.47 (1.28-55.87)	0.027

DBE: Double balloon endoscopy; GI: Gastrointestinal; EGD: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy; AVM: Arteriovenous malformation.

Citation: Hussan H, Crews NR, Geremakis CM, Bahna S, LaBundy JL, Hachem C. Predictors of double balloon endoscopy outcomes in the evaluation of gastrointestinal bleeding. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2014; 6(6): 248-253
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v6/i6/248.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v6.i6.248