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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 21, 2006; 12(3): 449-452
Published online Jan 21, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i3.449
Table 3 Univariate analysis of risk factors for postoperative AF
Risk factorsP
Postoperative hypoxia<0.001
COPD0.001
Thoracic–gastric dilatation0.009
Age more than 65 y0.009
Male sex0.017
History of heart disease0.038
Postoperative fever0.051
History of hypertension0.062
Surgical approach0.143
Anastomosis site0.189
History of diabetes mellitus0.412
Intraoperative hypotension0.475


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