Table 1 Mean Hounsfield units of the three contrast-containing mesh-types in comparison to each other and the control meshes
3D Printed Meshes | Mean HU (± SD) | Significantly higher attenuation compared to other meshes | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Iodinated contrast-containing (n = 2) | 2529 ± 426 | Greater than gadolinium, barium, and control | < 0.0001, < 0.0001, < 0.0001 |
Gadolinium contrast-containing (n = 1) | 1178 ± 259 | Greater than barium and control | < 0.0001, < 0.0001 |
Barium (n = 2) | 592 ± 186 | Greater than control | < 0.0001 |
Control (n = 2) | − 378 ± 122 | None | Not applicable |