Differences in diagnostic accuracy of brain MRI including the black bone sequence for the detection of skull fractures in 28 children with head trauma, depending on the age of the child and MR imaging field strength
| Age at MRI | MRI Field Strength | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Than 2 yr (n = 14) | 2 yr and Older (n = 14) | 1.5T (n = 12) | 3T (n = 16) | |
| Sensitivity | 75.0% | 50.0% | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| Specificity | 66.7% | 100% | 83.3% | 90.0% |
| PPV | 75.0% | 100% | 83.3% | 75.0% |
| NPV | 66.7% | 83.3% | 83.3% | 75.0% |