Table 8.
Microwave processing versus conventional processing of tissues <5-8 mm
| Parameters | Conventional (mean) | Microwave (mean) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cellular clarity | 2.76 | 2.80 | 1.00 |
| Nuclear details | 2.32 | 2.80 | 0.64 |
| Cytoplasmic details | 2.52 | 2.70 | 0.66 |
| Color intensity | 2.72 | 3.00 | 0.00 |
| Epithelium and connective tissue interface | 2.82 | 2.80 | 0.80 |