Multivariate logistic regression of clinical factors predicting rates of pleurodesis
| Variable | OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|
| Lymphoma | 3.49 (1.93–6.33) |
| Ovarian cancer | 2.93 (1.68–5.11) |
| Gastrointestinal cancer | 0.41 (0.19–0.87) |
| ECOG Scale of Performance Status grade ≤ 2 | 2.79 (1.79–4.34) |
| Medical thoracoscopy | 2.21 (1.28–3.85) |
| Hydropneumothorax | 0.62 (0.41–0.94) |
| Protein level | 1.03 (1.01–1.06) |
| Albumin level | 1.07 (1.03–1.12) |
| % eosinophils | 1.04 (1.00–1.07) |
| % other cells | 0.98 (0.97–0.99) |
Note: CI = confidence interval, ECOG = Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group, OR = odds ratio.