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Table 1. Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV and NPV of Signs and Symptoms of Small Bowel Obstruction.

Symptoms Sensitivity Specificity PPV* NPV**
Pain 75.9 47.6 92.3 19.2
Vomiting 62.6 61.9 93.2 16.7
Constipation 56.3 38 88.2 9.5
Distention 74.1 47.6 92.8 19.6
B.S. Change*** 56.9 28.6 86.8 16.7

*Positive Predictive Value **Negative Predictive Value *** Hyperactive or sluggish Bowel Sounds(B.S) Note: Chi Square test has been used