Table 3.
Absolute differences of ≥5% in paired comparisons of future liver remnant ratio based on different techniques (whole cohort, n = 116)
| Comparison | Absolute difference ≥5% a | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| n | % | 95% CI | |
| Measured/BSA Vauthey et al. (2002)10 | 37 | 31.9% | 23.4–40.4 |
| Measured/weight Vauthey et al. (2002)10 | 45 | 38.8% | 29.9–47.7 |
| Measured/BSA Heinemann et al. (1999)15 | 41 | 35.3% | 26.7–44.0 |
| Measured/BSA Deland et al. (1968)13 | 41 | 35.3% | 26.7–44.0 |
| Measured/BSA Urata et al. (1995)14 | 70 | 60.3% | 51.4–69.3 |
| Measured/age and weight Sinai et al. (2001)16 | 55 | 47.4% | 38.3–56.5 |
a
Binomial proportions for one-way tables, asymptotic (Ward) confidence limits.
95% CI, 95% confidence interval; BSA, body surface area.