Table 3 SLN status sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV) in terms of recurrence and mortality
SLN + | SLN - | Number of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
Recurrence | 14 (TP) | 20 (FN) | 34 |
No recurrence | 30 (FP) | 133 (TN) | 163 |
Death | 9 (TP) | 14 (FN) | 23 |
Living | 35 (FP) | 139 (TN) | 174 |
Number of patients | 44 | 153 | 197 |