Table 1.
Functional VPCT values for adenocarcinomas
| Parameter | Max. slope | Patlak | Deconvolution | Mean Difference | 95% limits of agreement | p-valuea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BF (ml/min/100 g) | 20.4 ± 9.7 | 36.9 ± 16.0 | 16.5 ± 8.9 | −0.9;33,9 | <0.001 | |
| BV (ml/100 g) | 5.6 ± 5.5 | 7.3 ± 4.7 | −1.7 ± 4.6 | −10.7;7.3 | 0.004 | |
| k-trans (ml/min/100 g) | 18.9 ± 9.8 | 12.4 ± 8.2 | 6.5 ± 5.8 | −4.9;17.9 | <0.001 |
Mean values of functional perfusion parameters for n = 48 adenocarcinomas obtained with Maximum slope-, Patlak- and deconvolution models
afor Wilcoxon matched-pairs test
Abbreviations: BF blood flow, BV blood volume, G1-3 tumor grading