In addition, cross sections with uncovered struts were significantly less frequently detected in ZES, and, significantly, the ratio of cross sections with uncovered to total stent struts >0.3 was not found in ZES, which was the morphometric predictor of LST in the autopsy study.
Nevertheless, considering pooled results from the literature, strong evidence could be found supporting the significant role of the morphometric predictors in the prognosis of the aneurysm rupture risk.
Different morphometric predictors have been discussed in the literature; some of them, such as the SR, AR or inflow angle, have been consistently proven to be significant predictors in subsequent studies.
Interactive dot diagrams were created to establish the cutoff values for the defined morphometric predictors.
The current study has identified significant morphometric predictors differentiating between IAs located in the anterior and posterior cerebral circulation.
The univariate and stepwise logistic regression analyses were used to determine the predictors of morphometric differences between the groups.
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is associated with an increased incidence of vertebral fractures (VFs); however the actual incidence and predictors of morphometric VFs are unknown.
Because post-fracture wedging of the vertebrae can contribute to hyperkyphosis and neurologic complications [ 12], it is important to identify the predictors of morphometric VFs if we are to effectively manage AS patients.
Finally, the stepwise logistic regression analysis was applied to determine the predictors of the morphometric differences between posterior and anterior circulation IAs (dependent variables).
Instead, the pattern of variation in male tail length was more similar to those of morphometric traits, where environmental variables were retained as important predictors of variation, but geographic distance was not.
