Clinical Study

Pancreatic Resections in Renal Failure Patients: Is It Worth the Risk?

Table 5

Predictors of 30-day mortality.

Odds ratio (95% CI) value

Renal failure6.13 (2.32–16.18)
History of congestive heart failure4.72 (2.13–10.50)
Age 65 or higher2.44 (1.98–3.01)
Albumin < 3.0 gm/dL1.94 (1.47–2.56)
History of steroid use1.93 (1.18–3.16)
Hematocrit < 30%1.69 (1.24–2.28)
Protime > 14 seconds1.59 (1.25–2.02)
Diabetes1.33 (1.08–1.64)
Bilirubin > 2.0 mmol/L1.02 (0.79–1.32)NS ( )