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Table 2 Comparison of the intracavernosal pressure changes induced by electrical stimulation of the cavernous nerves in rats 2 months postoperatively

From: Effects of unilateral/bilateral amputation of the ischiocavernosus muscle in male rats on erectile function and conception

Group

Control group (n = 9)

Sham operation group (n = 9)

Uni-ICM amputation group (n = 10)

Bi-ICM amputation group (n = 8)

F

1P value

Baseline ICP (M±SD, mmHg)

16.82±3.07

18.44±2.80

15.72±4.27

17.98±2.93

1.233

0.314

Max ICP (M±SD, mmHg)

90.91±8.04

91.40±10.33

89.06±9.87

59.12±5.88*

26.22

<0.001

t

-25.83

-20.46

-21.57

-17.71

  

2P value

<0.001

<0.001

<0.001

<0.001

  
  1. Uni-ICM unilateral ischiocavernosus muscle, Bi-ICM bilateral ischiocavernosus muscle, ICP intracavernosal pressure, M±SD mean±standard deviation
  2. 1P values were calculated using one-way analysis of variance; the Bonferroni t test was used for multiple comparisons
  3. 2P values were calculated using covariance analysis of the max ICP, adjusted for the baseline ICP
  4. * indicates that the Max ICP of the Bi-ICM amputation group was lower than those of the control group, sham operation group, and Uni-ICM amputation group, but the difference was statistically insignificant (all P<0.05)
  5. Significant at P<0.05
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