Prospective Study
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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Sep 16, 2023; 15(9): 564-573
Published online Sep 16, 2023. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v15.i9.564
Table 3 The interobserver reliability on detecting large oesophageal varices
AssessmentRatersKappa value (95%CI)
Objective measurement of Endoscopic Ruler
    All observes60.77 (0.61-0.93)
    Experienced endoscopists30.71 (0.36-1.00)
    Inexperienced endoscopists30.71 (0.36-1.00)
Empirical reading of endoscopists
    All observes60.52 (0.36-0.68)
    Experienced endoscopists30.57 (0.21-0.93)
    Inexperienced endoscopists30.40 (0.04-0.76)

  • Citation: Huang YF, Hu SJ, Bu Y, Li YL, Deng YH, Hu JP, Yang SQ, Shen Q, McAlindon M, Shi RC, Li XQ, Song TY, Qi HL, Jiao TW, Liu MY, He F, Zhu J, Ma B, Yu XB, Guo JY, Yu YH, Yong HJ, Yao WT, Ye T, Wang H, Dong WF, Liu JG, Wei Q, Tian J, Li XG, Dray X, Qi XL. Endoscopic Ruler for varix size measurement: A multicenter pilot study. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2023; 15(9): 564-573
  • URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v15/i9/564.htm
  • DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v15.i9.564