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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 21, 2010; 16(39): 4888-4891
Published online Oct 21, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i39.4888
Table 2 Sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value of endoscopic ultrasound to detect common bile duct stones in acute pancreatitis
StudyNo. of patientsSensitivitySpecificityPositive predictive valueNegative predictive value
Sugiyama et al[7], 199835100100--
Chak et al[10], 1999369110010095
Liu et al[8], 20011009798--
Stabuc et al[12], 20083896859292