Table 2. Nasal Cartilage Visualization on Axial Micro-CT Compared With Pathologic Finding.
| Nasal Cartilage Measurement | Measurement, Mean (SD), mm | Mean Absolute Deviation of Micro-CT From Pathologic Findings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathologic Finding | Micro-CT | Mean, mm | Mean, % | |
| Maximal axial | ||||
| Lower lateral cartilage length | 10.60 (0.59) | 11.35 (0.98) | 1.40 | 13 |
| Upper lateral cartilage length | 23.18 (2.14) | 22.40 (3.26) | 0.98 | 4 |
| Axial septal cartilage thickness at anterior-posterior midpoint | 1.70 (0.89) | 1.84 (0.94) | 0.30 | 18 |
| Axial surface area of total cartilage, mm2 | 103.11 (17.34) | 109.89 (22.07) | 9.89 | 10 |
Abbreviation: CT, computed tomography.