Reconstruction of Ovine Trachea with a Biomimetic Composite Biomaterial

Figure 8

Histological structure of tissues covering inner surface of type A implant 4 weeks after implantation. (a) Lack of respiratory epithelium; instead a layer of connective tissue. (b) Numerous plasma cells; some cells contain particles of phagocyted carbon material. Lack of serous and mucinous glands. Masson-Goldner staining, ×4 (a) and ×40 (b).

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