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Table 3 Multivariate logistic regression analyses for risk factors for loss of renal function greater than 30% at 5 years after nephrectomy

From: Aortic calcification burden predicts deterioration of renal function after radical nephrectomy

Logistic regression analysis

Risk factor

P value

OR

95% CI

Age, years

Continuous

0.137

1.03

0.99–1.08

Sex

Male

0.714

1.20

0.46–3.14

Diabetes

Positive

0.202

0.40

0.10–1.63

Cardiovascular disease

Positive

0.735

1.36

0.23–8.19

ACI (%)

Continuous

0.016

1.05

1.01–1.09

Metastatic disease

Positive

0.763

0.81

0.21–3.18

Preoperative eGFR (ml/min/1.73 m2)

Continuous

<0.001

1.07

1.03–1.10

  1. ACI aortic calcification index, CKD Chronic kidney disease, eGFR estimated glomerular filtration rate