Reported diagnostic sensitivity and estimates corrected for missed cases among non-necropsied deaths
| Target diagnosis | Reported sensitivity of clinical diagnosis* (95% CI) | Sensitivity of clinical diagnosis adjusted for missed cases among non-necropsied deaths (possible range)† |
|---|---|---|
| *Reported sensitivity equals clinically detected cases divided by sum of clinically detected cases and those first detected at necropsy (derived from table 1). | ||
| †Ranges represent likely ranges of values for each estimate, with justifications explained in text and in table 2. | ||
| Aortic dissection (Pittsburgh)40 | 86% (71 to 94) | 74% (70–78%) |
| Aortic dissection (Detroit)41 | 93% (84 to 97) | 82% (77–85%) |
| Pulmonary embolism42 | 97% (96 to 98) | 94% (90–95%) |
| Active tuberculosis43 | 96% (95 to 97) | 83% (68–91%) |