Table 2:
Gallbladder characteristics of adult SCA cases and controls
| Parameter | Overall (n = 320) | SCA Cases (n = 160) | Controls (n = 160) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | ||
|
| ||||
| Gallbladder Volume (cm3) | 27.8 ± 0.9 | 31.9 ± 1.2 | 23.2 ± 1.4 | <0.001* |
| Gallbladder Wall Thickness (cm) | 0.23 ± 0.04 | 0.24 ± 0.1 | 0.23 ± 0.1 | 0.809 |
| Gallbladder stone | <0.001* | |||
| Present | 32 (10.0%) | 32 (20.0%) | 0 (0.0%) | |
| Absent | 288 (90.0%) | 128 (80.0%) | 160 (100.0%) | |
*
Statistically significant at 95% confidence level.
Abbreviations: SCA – Sickle Cell Anaemia; p – Probability value; % – Percentage.