Table 1:

Difference in AUC and width in 12-, 6-, and 3-mm-thick sections

Difference (%)P ValueDifference (%)P Value
Mean AUC VOFAUC of optimal VOF
    6 vs 12+17.0176 vs 12+17.014
    3 vs 12+20.0043 vs 12+20.009
    3 vs 6+4.0063 vs 6+3.056
Mean AUC AIFAUC of optimal AIF
    6 vs 12+22.0006 vs 12+25.000
    3 vs 12+34.0003 vs 12+39.000
    3 vs 6+15.0043 vs 6+19.003
Mean width AIFWidth of optimal AIF
    6 vs 12−7.0636 vs 12−1.88
    3 vs 12−8.0073 vs 12−2.42
    3 vs 6−2.3283 vs 6−1.44
  • Note:—AUC indicates area under the curve; VOF, venous output function; AIF, arterial input function.