Table 4 Factors associated with failure of conservative treatment
From: Predictors of failure of conservative treatment among patients with emphysematous pyelonephritis
Variable, n (%) | Success group (n = 29) | Failure group (n = 14) | P-value | OR | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hypoalbuminemia | 9 (34.6) | 12 (85.7) | 0.003 | 11.3 (2.1-62.1) | 0.01 |
(<3.0 g/dL) | |||||
Need for hemodialysis | 1 (3.5) | 4 (28.6) | 0.03 | 11.2 (1.1-112.5) | 0.04 |
Polymicrobial infection | 5 (17.2) | 7 (50) | 0.04 | 4.8 (1.2-20.0) | 0.03 |