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Table 6 Results of multiple logistic regression analysis to determine predictive factors for major complications following cancer surgery

From: Predictors of major complications after elective abdominal surgery in cancer patients

Variable

Odds ratio (CI 95%)

P

Age (years)

1.03 (1.01–1.06)

0.010

ASA physical status (≥3)

2.61 (1.34–5.49)

0.004

Preoperative hemoglobin (< 12 g/dL)

2.13 (1.15–4.15)

0.016

Use of colloids

1.89 (0.99–3.75)

0.049

Estimated blood loss (>  500 mL)

2.06 (0.97–4.42)

0.048

Intraoperative hypotension requiring vasopressor

4.67 (1.41–15.48)

0.004

  1. ASA American Society of Anesthesiologists
  2. p < 0.05 was considered significant