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Table 3 Multiple logistic regression analysis

From: Flap fixation reduces seroma in patients undergoing mastectomy: a significant implication for clinical practice

 

Seroma

Seroma requiring aspiration

 

Odds ratio (95 % CI)

p

Odds ratio (95 % CI)

p

Flap fixation (yes)

0.41 (0.22–0.79)

0.008

0.29 (0.14–0.60)

0.001

Age (years)

1.02 (0.99–1.05)

0.33

1.02 (0.99–1.06)

0.24

Operation

 

0.20

 

0.96

 Mastectomy (reference)

 

 

 Mastectomy and sentinel node

1.13 (0.39–3.34)

 

0.96 (0.31–2.92)

 

 Modified radical mastectomy

2.09 (0.66–6.64)

 

1.07 (0.33–3.55)

 

Comorbidity

1.06 (0.77–1.47)

0.72

1.25 (0.89–1.76)

0.20

Anticoagulant drugs (yes)

0.85 (0.37–1.96)

0.71

0.79 (0.32–1.96)

0.61

Smoking (yes)

2.16 (0.99–4.70)

0.05

0.71 (0.30–1.69)

0.44