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Mean Scatter Severity Rating and BMI by Region.a
| BMI <30 | BMI = 30+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean scatter severity | ||
| Around kidneysb | 1.9 | 2.3 |
| Between kidneys and bladderb | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Around bladder | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Overallb | 1.6 | 1.8 |
aObese patients (BMI = 30+) had more severe scatter artifact than nonobese patients (BMI < 30), a difference that was statistically significant around the kidneys, between kidneys and bladder, and overall.
b P < .05.
