Research Article

Benefits of Early Enteral Feeding with a Locally Prepared Protein-Energy Ration after Surgery for Acute Generalised Peritonitis: A Randomised Trial in Two Hospitals in Bukavu, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Table 4

Adjusted logistic regression model of effects linked to the use of early enteral feeding with local products.

Effects associated with early enteral nutrition valueORa [95% CI]

Constant0.8978
Age0.20291 [0.9-1.1]
Delta albumin0.20391.2 [0.8-1.7]
Number of perforations0.79040.8 [0.2-2.9]
Delay in of peristalsis recovery (day)0.02780.3 [0.1-0.9]
Duration of hospitalization (day)0.87121 [0.9-1.1]
Reintervention0.43070.4 [0-4.3]
Asthenia0.22810.3 [0-2.1]
Parietal infection0.80420.7 [0-8.9]
Fistula0.98641 [0-20.7]
Under nutrition0.00390.1 [0-0.4]