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Table 5 Comparison of geometric parameters generated from manually and automatically generated segmentations (n = 46 bifurcations)

From: Automated segmentation of the individual branches of the carotid arteries in contrast-enhanced MR angiography using DeepMedic

Parameter

Difference (Manual–Automatic)

p-value

Diameter CCA [mm]

 − 0.69 ± 0.91*

1.8e−3

Diameter ICA [mm]

 − 0.27 ± 1.30

0.852

Diameter ECA [mm]

 − 0.39 ± 0.82

0.319

Diameter ratio ICA/CCA [–]

0.04 ± 0.14

0.259

Diameter ratio ECA/CCA [–]

0.05 ± 0.09

0.012

Bifurcation angle [°]

 − 2.6 ± 25.5

0.506

  1. *Statistically Significant difference (e.g. p < α = 0.0083)
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