Table 2. Postdissection Threshold and Mechanical Events Associated With Postoperative Nerve Outcome.
Weak | Not Weak | Total | Probability, % (95% CI) | |
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PPV, threshold >0.25 mA | 44 | 20 | 64 | 69 (58-79) |
NPV, threshold ≤0.25 mA | 49 | 94 | 143 | 65 (61-70) |
Total | 93 | 114 | 207 | NA |
Sensitivity of positive likelihood ratio, 2.70 | NA | NA | NA | 47 (37-57) |
Specificity of negative likelihood ratio, 0.64 | NA | NA | NA | 82 (74-88) |
PPV, mechanical events >8 | 40 | 37 | 77 | 52 (43-61) |
NPV, mechanical events ≤8 | 55 | 81 | 136 | 60 (54-64) |
Total | 95 | 118 | 213 | NA |
Sensitivity of positive likelihood ratio, 1.34 | NA | NA | NA | 42 (32-53) |
Specificity of negative likelihood ratio, 0.84 | NA | NA | NA | 69 (59-77) |
Abbreviations: NA, not applicable; NPV, negative predictive value; PPV, positive predictive value.