Table 1.
Group, measure | Perpendicular | Angled | P value |
---|---|---|---|
5 mm | |||
n | 39 | 44 | — |
Mean diameter (mm) | 4.9±0.2 | 5.0±0.3 | .573 |
Burst pressure (mm Hg) | 809±368 | 498±295 | <.001 |
6 mm | |||
n | 25 | 25 | — |
Mean diameter (mm) | 5.9±0.3 | 5.8±0.3 | .759 |
Burst pressure (mm Hg) | 676±323 | 451±285 | .012 |
7 mm | |||
n | 23 | 20 | — |
Mean diameter (mm) | 7.0±0.3 | 7.0±0.3 | .996 |
Burst pressure (mm Hg) | 484±289 | 367±207 | .139 |
All | |||
n | 87 | 89 | — |
Mean diameter (mm) | 5.7±0.9 | 5.7±0.9 | .551 |
Burst pressure (mm Hg) | 685±358 | 455±276 | <.001 |