Table 2 Incidence of histological abnormalities on rat groups (A = Transplantation only (control): B = High-dose Atorvastatin + Transplant; C = Left kidney transplant + Right nephrectomy; D = High-dose Atorvastatin + Left kidney transplant + Right nephrectomy)
Groups | Tubular necrosis | Total | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mild | Moderate-Severe | |||
A | 2 | 8 | 10 | 0.72 |
B | 1 | 9 | 10 | |
C | 1 | 9 | 10 | 0.21 |
D | 5 | 5 | 10 | |
Total | 9 | 31 | 40 | |
Capsular epithelium necrosis | Total | p value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absent | Present | |||
A | 5 | 5 | 10 | 0.20 |
B | 7 | 3 | 10 | |
C | 7 | 3 | 10 | 0.57 |
D | 7 | 3 | 10 | |
Total | 26 | 14 | 40 | |
Tubular obstruction | Total | p value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Inconspicuous | Evident | |||
A | 1 | 9 | 10 | 0.71 |
B | 2 | 8 | 10 | |
C | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0.008 |
D | 5 | 5 | 10 | |
Total | 8 | 32 | 40 | |
Hyaline casts | Total | p value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absent | Present | |||
A | 1 | 9 | 9 | 0.71 |
B | 2 | 8 | 10 | |
C | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0.02 |
D | 4 | 6 | 10 | |
Total | 7 | 33 | 39 | |