Table 3

Independent predictors of blood transfusion by logistic regression analysis

Factor
p-value
RR
95% Confidence Interval

Age >70 years
0.044
2.328
1.022 – 5.304
Hb level <11.0 g/dl
0.0001
3.225
1.797 – 5.786
T-stage
0.004
2.436
1.249 – 5.762
Perioperative complications
0.015
2.801
1.219 – 6.436
Anastomotic leak
0.028
14.545
1.331 – 158.903

RR, Relative risk

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