Table 4 Descriptive data (mean ± standard deviation, median in parentheses) and significant p-values of the water content [in %] analyses are shown for the human crosado-embalmed iliotibial band.

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

ITB water content

Statistical comparisons

1

Untreated

2

Saline 24 h

3

PEG 24 h

4

Saline 24 h then PEG 24 h

1 vs. 2

1 vs. 3

1 vs. 4

2 vs. 3

2 vs. 4

3 vs. 4

49 ± 7

(48)

73 ± 4 (73)

77 ± 4 (77)

78 ± 4 (78)

< 0.001

< 0.001

< 0.001

0.003

< 0.001

ns

  1. Ns, not significant (p-value > 0.050). PEG, polyethylene glycol.
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