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