Research Article

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

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Mechanical properties of the native abdominal wall compared to PHASIX Mesh and P4HB Plug at 6, 12, 26, and 52 weeks: (a) peak load (N) and (b) relative stiffness (N/mm).
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