Table 3 The cross-sectional areas [in mm2] (mean ± standard deviation, median in parentheses) and p-values of the statistical comparisons are depicted.

From: Crosado embalming related alterations in the morpho-mechanics of collagen rich tissues

Cross-sectional areas

Statistical comparisons

IBT

DM

IBT

DM

1

Fresh PEG only

2

Crosado PEG only

3

Crosado saline then PEG

4

Fresh PEG only

5

Crosado PEG only

1 vs. 2

1 vs. 3

2 vs. 3

4 vs. 5

5.8 ± 2.1 (5.6)

3.4 ± 1.2 (3.4)

5.0 ± 2.6 (4.1)

3.1 ± 1.2 (2.9)

1.1 ± 0.5 (1.0)

0.003

ns

ns

< 0.001

  1. Ns, not significant (p-value > 0.050). CSA, cross-sectional area; DM, dura mater; ITB, iliotibial band; PEG, polyethylene glycol.
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