Table 4:
Comparison of mean gallbladder volume and wall thickness between SCA cases and controls
| Variable | SCA Cases (n = 160) | Controls (n = 160) | t-value | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | |||
|
| ||||
| Gallbladder Volume (cm3) | 31.9 ± 1.2 | 23.2 ± 1.4 | 4.686 | <0.001* |
| Gallbladder Wall Thickness (cm) | 0.24 ± 0.10 | 0.23 ± 0.01 | 0.267 | 0.789 |
*
Statistically significant at 95% confidence level.
Abbreviations: SCA – Sickle Cell Anaemia; SD – Standard Deviation; cm3 – Cubic centimetres; cm – Centimetres; t – t-statistic; p – Probability value.