Table 2: Multivariable quantile regression models predicting diagnostic intervals (in days) by emergency department status at initial presentation
VariableMedian difference (95% CI)
Presentation beginning in the ED
(Intercept)23.96(3.01 to 44.90)
Abdominal pain and emesis
    Pain and no emesis7.04(2.26 to 11.83)
    Pain and emesis-1(-10.50 to 8.50)
    No pain or emesis(reference)
Type
    II-20.96(-41.88 to -0.03)
    I(reference)
Presentation beginning elsewhere
(Intercept)52.04(43.47 to 60.61)
Stage
    I/II33.96(22.22 to 45.69)
    III/IV(reference)
    Unknown2.00(-16.26 to 20.26)
Abdominal distension
    Yes-28.04(-38.00 to -18.08)
    No(reference)
Postmenopausal bleeding
    Yes56.00(18.77 to 93.23)
    No(reference)

Note: CI = confidence interval, ED = emergency department.