Table 2 Comparison of plaque features between complete and incomplete basilar artery proximal configuration
Characteristics | Complete proximal configuration (n = 25) | Incomplete proximal configuration (n = 9) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Enhancement gradea-No. (%) | |||
 None | 8 (80.0) | 2 (20.0) | 0.454 |
 Mild to moderate | 5 (62.5) | 3 (33.3) | 0.508 |
 Strong | 7 (70.0) | 3 (30.0) | 0.901 |
 Intraplaque hemorrhage | 2 (28.6) | 5 (71.4) | 0.002 |
Remodeling patterns-No. (%) | |||
 Negative | 8 (66.7) | 4 (33.3) | 0.503 |
 Positive | 13 (76.5) | 4 (23.5) | 0.697 |
Distribution patterns-No. (%) | |||
 non-diffuse | 0 (0) | 1 (100) | 0.274 |
 diffuse | 25 (75.8) | 8 (24.2) | 0.091 |