Tissue Engineering to Repair Diaphragmatic Defect in a Rat Model

Figure 2

The surgical procedure to create the diaphragmatic defect and repair. (a) The rat diaphragm is explored through an abdominal approach, and the surgical defect is created. (b) A standardized defect size of 1.2 × 1.2 cm in the left side of the diaphragm is created. (c) A composite engineered tissue is prepared for implantation. (d) Complete repair of the defect by a composite engineered tissue.

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