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Table 4 Comparison of CD insertion patterns between choledocholithiasis and control groups

From: Anatomical variations of cystic duct insertion and their relationship with choledocholithiasis: an MRCP study

CD insertion pattern

Choledocholithiasis (n = 124)

Controls (n = 183)

P

High lateral

4 (3.2)

14 (7.7)

0.019

Mid lateral*

74 (59.7)

84 (45.9)

Mid medial

15 (12.1)

20 (10.9)

Mid posterior

26 (21)

44 (24)

Mid anterior

3 (2.4)

3 (1.6)

Low medial*

2 (1.6)

18 (9.8)

  1. The p values of comparisons with significant (p<0.05) intergroup difference are represented as bold and italics
  2. *Post hoc tests revealed significant difference between groups only for mid-lateral and low-medial insertions