Overall transverse ADC, longitudinal ADC and anisotropy indices for PF and GL-PF specimens
| PF | GL and PF | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| tADC (10−4 mm2/s) mean ± standard error | 1.081 ± 0.041 | 1.090 ± 0.038 | P = .889 |
| lADC (10−4 mm2/s) mean ± standard error | 8.205 ± 0.185 | 9.458 ± 0.169 | P < .0001 |
| AI = (tADC/lADC) | 0.132 ± 0.004 | 0.116 ± 0.004 | P = .010 |
Note.—lADC of white matter in GL-PF fixed spinal cords is significantly elevated, and the AI is significantly decreased, as compared with specimens fixed with PF only. Significant results (P < .05) are italicized.