Table 4:

Retreatment ratings by reader

Individual ReadersDecision to RetreatMean Rating (SD)Clinically Meaningful Difference CasesP Value (CMD Cases)P Value (Grade 5)P Value (Grade 1)Total
1) Definitely Do Not Retreat2345) Definitely Retreat
Reader 1: neuroradiologist, <5 years11151213153.1 (1.4)66
Reader 2: neuroradiologist, 5–10 years2017112162.8 (1.6)66
Reader 3: neuroradiologist, ≥10 years219213213.1 (1.7)66
Reader 4: neuroradiologist, ≥10 years99011373.9 (1.5)66
Reader 5: neurosurgeon, <5 years64610404.1 (1.3)66
Reader 6: neurosurgeon, <5 years109215303.7 (1.5)66
Reader 7: neurosurgeon, ≥10 years514121253.7 (1.4)66
Only neuroradiologists61 (23%)50 (19%)15 (6%)49 (19%)89 (34%)3.2 (1.6)31 (47%).0007<.0001<.0001264
Only neurosurgeons21 (11%)27 (14%)9 (5%)46 (23%)95 (48%)3.8 (1.4)12 (18%)198
Only <5 years' experience27 (14%)28 (14%)20 (10%)38 (19%)85 (43%)3.6 (1.5)17 (26%).71a.0198b.0090b198
Only 5–10 years' experience20 (30%)17 (26%)1 (2%)12 (18%)16 (24%)2.8 (1.6).92a.33a66
Only ≥10 years' experience35 (18%)32 (16%)3 (2%)45 (23%)80 (40%)3.5 (1.6)20 (30%)198
All readers total82 (18%)77 (17%)24 (5%)95 (21%)184 (40%)3.5 (1.6)40 (61%)462
  • Note:—CMD indicates a difference in score that would result in a difference in treatment.

  • a Comparing level groups with <5 years' and ≥10 years' experience only.

  • b Comparing level groups with <5 years', 5–10 years', and ≥10 years' experience.