Veterinary Medicine International

Research Article

Ex Vivo Comparison of a UV-Polymerizable Methacrylate Adhesive versus an Inverting Pattern as the Second Layer of a Two-Layer Hand-Sewn Jejunal Anastomosis in Horses: A Pilot Study

Table 1

Mean values and confidence intervals obtained from the control, 2L-CT, and 1L-UV-PMA groups.
 Control [95% CI]2L-CT [95% CI]1L-UV-PMA [95% CI]
BSP (mmHg)189.93 [162.52; 217.34]175.33 [156.83; 193.83]170.47 [146.29; 194.65]
LDR (%)N/A48 [43; 53]51 [47; 55]
Construction time (min)N/A8.09 [7.59; 8.61]3.02 [2.50; 3.55]
Significant difference (). 2L-CT: double-layer anastomosis; 1L-UV-PMA: 1-layer anastomosis and UV-polymerizable methacrylate adhesive application; BSP: bursting strength pressure; LDR: luminal diameter reduction; N/A: non-applicable.