Computer-assisted assessment of the histological structure of the human sural nerve

Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to assess the histological structure (cross--sectional (p = 0.34 and p = 0.47, respectively). Strong negative correlations were noted between the age of the donors and the sural nerve CSA (r = -0.69, p = 0.02), as well as the number of nerve bundles (r = -0.57, p = 0.06). Conclusions: This study shows that there are no statistical differences between the CSA and the number of nerve bundles in the sural nerve when compared by gender and side of the lower limb. This study also allows drawing the conclusion that the sural nerve degenerates with age in terms of both the CSA and the number of nerve bundles. (Folia Morphol 2014; 73, 3: 292-297)

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