title: A new method for differentiating simple intra-abdominal from strangulated small-intestinal obstruction.
abstract: We developed a model that aids in the differentiation of simple from strangulated intra-abdominal small-intestinal obstruction and reached an accuracy rate of 97 percent in predicting strangulated obstruction. Fifty-three criteria were analyzed from the records of 229 patients and by the Bayes statistical mode; five statistically significant criteria were identified. Using these, and another 16 criteria that indicated trends, we were able to predict strangulated obstruction with a 97 percent accuracy. Neither laboratory tests nor abdominal roentgenography aided in the diagnosis.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Argov
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Itzkovitz
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Wiener
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001499:Bayes Theorem; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003936:Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D014102:Torsion Abnormality