Diagnostic accuracy of intraoperative consultation of central nervous system specimens in Thammasat University Hospital

Authors

  • Napasorn Orathaiwan Department of Pathology and Forensic medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University
  • Chatchai Thamwongskul Department of Pathology and Forensic medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University

Keywords:

diagnostic accuracy, intraoperatve consultation, central nervous system and spinal cord

Abstract

Introduction: To determine diagnostic accuracy of intraoperative consultation of central nervous system specimens at Thammasat University Hospital.

Method: Descriptive retrospective study of 56 cases that had intraoperatve consultation and surgery during January 2012 to June 2017. Discordant cases were reviewed for diagnosis and cause. The diagnoses were analyzed by 2x2 contingency table.

Result: 56 cases were included in this study. The diagnostic accuracy was 89.3%

Conclusion: The accuracy of this research is good when comparing to other studies in Thailand (83.33 - 89%).

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Published

2019-06-21

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 2 (2019): April - June

Section

Original Articles