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Table 5 Logistic regression on superficial sternal wound infection

From: The effects of body mass index on outcomes for patients undergoing surgical aortic valve replacement

 

Odds ratios

95% CI

P value

Lower

Upper

Superficial sternal wound infection

20–25 (Normal BMI)

Reference

   

  < 20

4.387

1.097

17.540

0.036

 25–30

2.578

1.126

5.901

0.025

 30–35

3.552

1.533

8.232

0.003

  > =35

5.397

2.293

12.706

< 0.001