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Table 4 The association and significance of explanatory variables on the convalescence time

From: Long-term follow-up on recovery, return to use and sporting activity: a retrospective study of 236 operated colic horses in Finland (2006–2012)

Effect of the parameter on the convalescence time (months)

Z value

P value

Age group (0–14 vs. ≥15)

−0.59

0.55

Lesion location (LI vs. SIa)

1.90

0.057

Postoperative colic (no vs. yes)

−1.42

0.15

Wound infection/SSI (no vs. yes)

0.99

0.32

  1. a Large intestinal vs. small intestinal lesion