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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jan 27, 2024; 16(1): 21-28
Published online Jan 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i1.21
Published online Jan 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i1.21
Table 2 Diagnostic performances of different criteria for evaluating acute appendicitis
Item | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | PPV (%) | NPV (%) | AUC (95%CI) |
RATIO (1.18) | 91.0 | 83.0 | 91.8 | 81.6 | 0.870 (0.830-0.904) |
MOD (> 6 mm) | 99.1 | 31.3 | 75.0 | 94.6 | 0.652 (0.599-0.702) |
RATIO + MOD > 6 mm | 90.1 | 92.0 | 95.9 | 81.7 | 0.910 (0.875-0.938) |
- Citation: Gu FW, Wu SZ. Added value of ratio of cross diameters of the appendix in ultrasound diagnosis of acute appendicitis. World J Gastrointest Surg 2024; 16(1): 21-28
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v16/i1/21.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v16.i1.21