Table 3.
Radiotracer activity in salivary glands of the bilateral icepack group versus the control group
| Radiotracer activity | Bilateral icepacks (N = 20) | No icepacks (N = 45) | Absolute difference (%) | p value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right parotid gland | ||||
| SUVmax (mean, ± SD) | 11.26 (± 3.33) | 13.14 (± 4.23) | 1.88 (14.31) | 0.08 |
| SUVpeak (mean, ± SD) | 9.98 (± 3.08) | 11.53 (± 3.67) | 1.55 (13.44) | 0.10 |
| SUVmean (mean, ± SD) | 4.22 (± 1.32) | 4.89 (± 1.59) | 0.67 (13.70) | 0.10 |
| Left parotid gland | ||||
| SUVmax (mean, ± SD) | 11.01 (± 3.40) | 12.96 (± 4.16) | 1.95 (15.05) | 0.07 |
| SUVpeak (mean, ± SD) | 9.89 (± 2.99) | 11.45 (± 3.61) | 1.56 (13.62) | 0.10 |
| SUVmean (mean, ± SD) | 4.44 (± 1.64) | 4.94 (± 1.61) | 0.50 (10.12) | 0.25 |
| Right submandibular gland | ||||
| SUVmax (mean, ± SD) | 12.36 (± 3.38) | 12.54 (± 3.36) | 0.18 (1.44) | 0.84 |
| SUVpeak (mean, ± SD) | 10.33 (± 2.60) | 10.89 (± 3.11) | 0.56 (5.14) | 0.49 |
| SUVmean (mean, ± SD) | 4.78 (± 1.70) | 4.48 (± 1.34) | + 0.30 (6.70) | 0.45 |
| Left submandibular gland | ||||
| SUVmax (mean, ± SD) | 11.74 (± 2.78) | 12.27 (± 3.64) | 0.53 (4.32) | 0.57 |
| SUVpeak (mean, ± SD) | 9.85 (± 2.30) | 10.84 (± 2.98) | 0.99 (9.13) | 0.19 |
| SUVmean (mean, ± SD) | 4.63 (± 1.74) | 4.51 (± 1.32) | + 0.12 (2.66) | 0.76 |
*p < 0.05 is considered significant