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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 28, 2006; 12(8): 1292-1295
Published online Feb 28, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i8.1292
Table 2 Diagnostic values of three US parameters for early liver cirrhosis
Parameters and cut-off valueSensitivitySpecificityAccuracyPositive predicative valueNegative predicative value
Length of spleen (12.1 cm)0.6000.7530.7370.1980.948
Diameter of spleen vein (8 mm)0.6000.7810.7650.2200.950
Diameter of portal vein (12 mm)0.7670.4460.4750.1240.949