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Table 5 Abnormal SAR as a predictor of scoliosis with syringomyelia in patients with "idiopathic" scoliosis

From: The utility of superficial abdominal reflex in the initial diagnosis of scoliosis: a retrospective review of clinical characteristics of scoliosis with syringomyelia

 

Syringomyelia

No syringomyelia

Total

 

Abnormal SAR

8

2

10

PPV 80%

Normal SAR

1

44

45

NPV 98%

Total

9

46

55

 
 

Sensitivity 89%

Specificity 95%

  
  1. "idiopathic" included idiopathic scoliosis and scoliosis with syringomyelia