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Table 2 Predictors of irreversible intestinal ischemia necessitating bowel resection

From: Prediction model for irreversible intestinal ischemia in strangulated bowel obstruction

Variables

Regression coefficient

OR (95% CI)

P-value

Score

WBC (/µL) ≥ 12,000 (/µL)

1.658

5.249 (1.812–15.209)

0.002

2

CT value of free peritoneal fluid (HU) ≥ 20 (HU)

2.104

8.201 (2.633–25.537)

< 0.001

2

  1. WBC white blood cell, CT computed tomography, HU Hounsfield unit, OR odds ratio, CI confidence interval
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