Demographic data of validation groups
| Gold standard ACNES (n=101) | Prospective ACNES (n=83) | Prospective IBS (n=66) | p Value (ACNES vs IBS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excluded (N) | 33 | 36 | 2 | |
| Eligible for analysis (N) | 68 | 47 | 64 | |
| Male/female (%) | 19/81 | 21/79 | 31/69 | 0.09 |
| Age (SD) | 48 (19) | 46 (17) | 50 (18) | 0.38 |
ACNES, anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome; IBS, irritable bowel syndrome.