Table 2 Agreement between methods for determining percentage of lung function lost
From: Using quantitative breath sound measurements to predict lung function following resection
Mean Difference (95% CI) | Limits of Agreement | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Â | Â | Pneumonectomy |
2.38% (-4.69% to -0.07%) | -23.79% to 19.04% | Perfusion scintigraphy and VRI |
-2.42% (-4.49% to -0.35%) | -21.61% to 16.78% | Ventilation scintigraphy and VRI |
0.04% (-1.12% to 1.20%) | -10.72% to 10.79% | Perfusion and ventilation scintigraphy |
| Â | Â | Lobectomy |
-0.70% (CI -2.51% to 1.12%) | -16.47% to 15.08% | Perfusion scintigraphy and VRI |
-0.86% (CI -2.45% to 0.73%) | -14.68% to 12.96% | Ventilation scintigraphy and VRI |
0.16% (CI -1.02% to 1.34%) | -10.08% to 10.40% | Perfusion and ventilation scintigraphy |