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Table 4 The results of infections in observational studies

From: Randomized controlled trials for comparison of laparoscopic versus conventional open catheter placement in peritoneal dialysis patients: a meta-analysis

Infections

Results

Heterogeneity

Parameter

N/Pt-yr

Effects Model

Pooled Estimate

95% CI

P-value

Chi2

I2

P-value

Peritonitis

 Early [14, 16]

2/193

fixed

0.44

0.15 to 1.33

0.15

3.56

72%

0.15

 Late [12, 14, 16]

3/270

fixed

0.89

0.41 to 1.90

0.76

5.02

60%

0.76

 Total [10, 12, 14, 16, 18,19,20]

9/749

fixed

0.68

0.42 to 1.12

0.13

12.61

37%

0.13

Tunnel /exit-site infection

 Early [14]

1/45

fixed

0.39

0.06 to 2.36

0.30

Not applicable

 Late [12, 14, 16]

3/270

fixed

1.35

0.78 to 2.33

0.16

3.68

46%

0.29

 Total [12, 14, 16]

4/315

fixed

1.20

0.71 to 2.02

0.49

5.00

40%

0.17

  1. N/Pt-yr: No. of studies / Patient-years
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