| Hypothyroidism | ||
| Positive likelihood ratio 2.29 ( Carle A et al. ) 3.20 ( Zulewski H et al. ) (average) 2.75 | Negative likelihood ratio 0.74 ( Carle A et al. ) 0.61 ( Zulewski H et al. ) (average) 0.68 | |
| Small bowel obstruction | ||
| Positive likelihood ratio 8.80 ( Bohner H et al. ) (average) 8.8 | Negative likelihood ratio 0.60 ( Bohner H et al. ) (average) 0.6 |
| 1. | Carle A et al. Hypothyroid symptoms and the likelihood of overt thyroid failure: a population-based case–control study. Eur J Endocrinol. 2014 Nov;171(5):593-602 |
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| 2. | Bohner H et al. Simple data from history and physical examination help to exclude bowel obstruction and to avoid radiographic studies in patients with acute abdominal pain. Eur J Surg. 1998 Oct;164(10):777-84 |
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| 3. | Zulewski H et al. Estimation of Tissue Hypothyroidism by a New Clinical Score: Evaluation of Patients with Various Grades of Hypothyroidism and Controls. The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism. 82. 771-6 |
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