+/+ rats | +/sl rats | p Value | |
---|---|---|---|
Data are mean (SD). | |||
Ganglionic size (μm2) | |||
Myenteric plexus | 7077 (883.8) | 7782 (248.4) | NS |
Submucous plexus | 1643 (296.4) | 5127 (484.6) | <0.05 |
Neuronal No per ganglion | |||
Myenteric plexus | 13.87 (2.16) | 13.56 (2.32) | NS |
Submucous plexus | 4.40 (1.48) | 10.20 (1.23) | <0.05 |
Ganglionic density (No/mm2) | |||
Myenteric plexus | 12.32 (1.27) | 12.79 (2.00) | NS |
Submucous plexus | 9.68 (1.21) | 21.62 (1.28) | <0.05 |
Diameter of nerve fibre strands (μm) | |||
Myenteric plexus | 5.83 (1.34) | 6.98 (2.01) | NS |
Submucous plexus | 4.81 (0.39) | 7.07 (2.32) | NS |