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Table 3 Cutoff points, sensitivity, and specificity of parameters related to resistive index

From: Diagnostic value of diuretic ultrasound in evaluating the need for reoperation in children undergoing pyeloplasty

Parameter

Cutoff point

Sensitivity

Specificity

Area under curve

95% Confidence interval

Minimum

Maximum

RI before surgery

0.63

50.0

22.4

0.358

0.171

0.545

RI in the 18th minute

0.70

41.7

50.0

0.410

0.218

0.602

RI in the 30th minute

0.71

41.7

37.9

0.351

0.172

0.529

RI changes in the 18th minute

0.040

58.3

48.3

0.583

0.419

0.746

RI changes in the 30th minute

0.065

58.3

58.6

0.569

0.362

0.776