Table 2

Univariate and multivariate logistic regressions of parameters predicting failed non-surgical management of intussusception

ParametersOR (95% CI)Adjusted OR (95% CI)
9 items from original CMUI9 items+3 new candidates
Low body weight (<12 kg)0.69 (0.26 to 1.81)0.16 (0.37 to 0.77)0.08 (0.01 to 0.55)
Prolonged duration of symptoms (>48 hours)0.99 (0.43 to 2.30)0.70 (0.23 to 2.07)0.38 (0.11 to 1.33)
Vomiting1.41 (0.56 to 3.58)1.73 (0.50 to 5.98)1.39 (0.35 to 5.64)
Rectal bleeding5.26 (2.01 to 13.77)3.61 (1.11 to 11.79)6.14 (1.38 to 27.42)
Abdominal distension4.31 (1.65 to 11.25)3.36 (1.09 to 10.36)2.66 (0.77 to 9.24)
Fever (body temperature >37.8°C)2.75 (1.14 to 6.62)1.68 (0.56 to 5.08)1.70 (0.50 to 5.83)
Palpable mass1.17 (0.52 to 2.64)0.56 (0.20 to 1.62)0.54 (0.16 to 1.79)
Left-sided location of the intussusceptum7.77 (2.51 to 24.05)3.33 (0.79 to 14.01)3.35 (0.61 to 18.33)
Unfavorable ultrasound signs9.35 (3.87 to 22.64)8.92 (3.28 to 24.25)6.83 (2.04 to 22.89)
Anemia (HCT<30%)*4.25 (1.63 to 11.05)1.44 (0.36 to 5.83)
Hyponatremia (serum sodium <136 mmol/L)*3.12 (1.28 to 7.62)2.21 (0.64 to 7.64)
Hypokalemia (serum potassium <3.4 mmol/L)*5.26 (1.65 to 16.84)1.04 (0.20 to 5.40)
  • *New candidate item.

  • CMUI, Chiang Mai University Intussusception; HCT, hematocrit.