Table 3. Paired 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 and mechanical >8 | 17 | 5 | 22 | 77 (57-90) |
NPV, threshold ≤0.25 mA or mechanical ≤8 | 72 | 107 | 179 | 58 (57-62) |
Total | 89 | 112 | 201 | NA |
Sensitivity of positive likelihood ratio, 4.28 | NA | NA | NA | 19 (12-29) |
Specificity of negative likelihood ratio, 0.85 | NA | NA | NA | 96 (90-99) |
PPV, threshold >0.25 mA or mechanical >8 | 63 | 50 | 113 | 56 (50-62) |
NPV, threshold ≤0.25 mA and mechanical ≤8 | 26 | 59 | 85 | 69 (61-77) |
Total | 89 | 109 | 198 | NA |
Sensitivity of positive likelihood ratio, 1.54 | NA | NA | NA | 71 (60-81) |
Specificity of negative likelihood ratio, 0.54 | NA | NA | NA | 54 (44-64) |
Abbreviations: NA, not applicable; NPV, negative predictive value; PPV positive predictive value.