Table 1. Histopathological scores of the porcine biliary tract mucosa.
Score, mean ± SD | Test | Control | P value |
---|---|---|---|
Inflammation | 1.14 ± 0.38 | 1.17 ± 0.41 | 0.915 |
Necrosis | 1.43 ± 1.13 | 1.33 ± 1.03 | 0.878 |
Congestion | 0.29 ± 0.49 | 0.67 ± 0.52 | 0.199 |
Neovascularization | 1.57 ± 0.53 | 2.50 ± 0.55 | 0.010 |
Fibrosis | 1.71 ± 0.49 | 2.50 ± 0.55 | 0.019 |
Mucosal hyperplasia | 2.29 ± 0.49 | 3.17 ± 0.41 | 0.005 |
Total scores | 8.43 ± 1.90 | 11.33 ± 2.16 | 0.025 |
SD, standard deviation.