Table 2.
Stellate Ganglia Characteristics by Gender
| Male (N=5) | Female (N=9) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stellate Weight (g) | 0.83 ± 0.18 | 0.71 ± 0.25 | 0.179 |
| Stellate Volume (mL) | 0.79 ± 0.43 | 0.61 ± 0.31 | 0.138 |
| Height (cm) | 1.93 ± 0.42 | 1.81 ± 0.44 | 0.358 |
| RSG | |||
| Fusifom-rounded | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | - |
| Fusiform-elongated | 3 (60%) | 3 (33.3%) | - |
| Bi-lobed | 2 (40%) | 6 (66.7%) | - |
| Weight (g) | 0.78 ± 0.18 | 0.61 ± 0.20 | - |
| Volume (mL) | 0.78 ± 0.47 | 0.58 ± 0.35 | - |
| Height (cm) | 2.1 ± 0.24 | 2.02 ± 0.31 | - |
| LSG | |||
| Fusiform-rounded | 2 (40%) | 2 (22.2%) | - |
| Fusiform-elongated | 2 (40%) | 7 (77.7%) | - |
| Bi-lobed | 1 (20%) | 1 (11.1%) | - |
| Weight (g) | 0.89 ± 0.20 | 0.81 ± 0.27 | - |
| Volume (mL) | 0.8 ± 0.45 | 0.63 ± 0.28 | - |
| Height (cm) | 1.76 ± 0.51 | 1.6 ± 0.47 | - |
Data presented as mean ± standard deviation or number (percentage).
Comparisons for continuous variables were made using the Kruskal-Wallis rank test and comparisons for categorical variables were made using the Pearson chi-square test.
*
Indicates statistical significance at p<0.05.