Multivariate analyses
| Category | OR (95% CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|
| Postoperative complications | ||
| Age > 70 yr | 0.84 (0.32–2.19) | 0.72 |
| Female sex | 0.50 (0.20–1.26) | 0.14 |
| ASA 2 | 1.31 (0.44–3.89) | 0.63 |
| ASA 3 | 5.51 (0.79–38.37) | 0.09 |
| Soft pancreatic gland | 2.55 (0.98–6.65) | 0.06 |
| Randomization to PJ | 1.00 (0.31–3.25) | > 0.99 |
| Use of pancreatic stent | 0.39 (0.11–1.37) | 0.14 |
| Pancreatic fistula | ||
| Age > 70 yr | 0.90 (0.27–2.94) | 0.86 |
| Female sex | 0.34 (0.11–1.05) | 0.06 |
| ASA 2 | 2.09 (0.49–9.00) | 0.32 |
| ASA 3 | 3.51 (0.43–28.41) | 0.24 |
| Soft pancreatic gland | 5.89 (1.70–20.39) | 0.005 |
| Randomization to PJ | 0.57 (0.13–2.51) | 0.46 |
| Use of pancreatic stent | 1.28 (0.26–6.30) | 0.76 |
ASA = American Society of Anesthesiologists; CI = confidence interval; OR = odds ratio; PJ = pancreaticojejunostomy.