Table 4 Correlation of age with SAD of the largest nodes in each nodal groupa
Nodal groups | SADb (mm) | Pearson Coefficient | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Parotid | 4.4 ± 1.0 (2.2 – 7.3) | -0.12 | 0.09 |
Submandibular | 5.5 ± 1.4 (2.7 – 10.8) | -0.10 | 0.12 |
Occipital | 3.8 ± 1.0 (2.1 – 6.1) | -0.11 | 0.57 |
Retroauricular | 3.8 ± 0.7 (3.3 – 4.8) | -0.12 | 0.13 |
Retropharyngeal | 3.9 ± 1.2 (2.1 – 9.0) | -0.19 | 0.02 |
Upper internal jugular | |||
Jugulodigastric | 7.4 ± 1.9 (2.8 – 12.6) | -0.18 | < 0.01 |
Level IIa | 4.9 ± 1.6 (2.3 – 11.9) | -0.15 | 0.02 |
Level IIb | 4.3 ± 1.2 (2.1– 7.6) | -0.16 | 0.01 |