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Table 3 Multivariable logistic regression analysis for severe diarrhea

From: Relation between body composition and severe diarrhea in patients treated with preoperative chemoradiation with capecitabine for rectal cancer: a single-centre cohort study

  Adjusted OR (95% CI) p value
Sex
 Male Ref  
 Female 4.41 (2.51–7.98) < 0.001
Age
 < 65 years Ref  
 ≥ 65 years 3.03 (1.70–5.55) < 0.001
BMI (kg/m2)
  0.95 (0.89–1.01) 0.132
Skeletal muscle
 Normal Ref  
 Low 1.16 (0.64–2.14) 0.632
Renal function
 eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2 Ref  
 eGFR ≥ 60 ml/min/1.73 m2 2.07 (0.85–4.67) 0.090
  1. OR odds ratio, 95% CI 95% confidence interval, BMI body mass index, eGFR estimated glomerular filtration rate, Ref reference
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BMC Gastroenterology

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