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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 7, 2013; 19(41): 7146-7153
Published online Nov 7, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i41.7146
Table 1 Diagnostic value of colorectal lesions (for distinguishing neoplastic lesions from non-neoplastic lesions)
SensitivitySpecificityPositive predictive valueNegative predictive valueAccuracy
Diagnosis based on the color analysis83.9%82.6%53.1%95.6%82.8%
Flat or depressed type93.1%79.0%94.4%75.0%90.1%
Protruded type66.7%91.7%97.6%35.5%70.8%
Diagnosis based on the endoscopic findings193.5%97.0%87.9%98.5%96.3%