Characterization of the Mechanical Strength, Resorption Properties, and Histologic Characteristics of a Fully Absorbable Material (Poly-4-hydroxybutyrate—PHASIX Mesh) in a Porcine Model of Hernia Repair
Figure 3
Macroscopic appearance of PHASIX Mesh (right side) and P4HB Plug (left side) at (a) 6 weeks, (b) 12 weeks, (c) 26 weeks, and (d) 52 weeks. An increase in preperitoneal adipose tissue was observed over time, with no evidence of hernia and/or diastasis.
