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Sensitivity, Specificity, and Accuracy of Mean 5-day Bristol Stool Form Scale and Stool Frequency in Diagnosing Delayed Colonic Transit Time
| Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | Accuracy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean 5-day BSFS | |||
| 1 | 28.0 | 94.1 | 82.6 |
| 1–2 | 40.0 | 84.9 | 77.1 |
| 1–3 | 68.0 | 69.7 | 69.4 |
| 1–4 | 96.0 | 37.0 | 47.2 |
| Stool frequency (BMs/5 days) | |||
| 0–1 | 32.0 | 95.0 | 84.0 |
| 0–2 | 64.0 | 83.1 | 84.0 |
| 0–3 | 68.0 | 66.4 | 66.7 |
| 0–4 | 80.0 | 51.3 | 56.3 |
BSFS, Bristol stool form scale; BMs, bowel movements.
