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Figure 3

From: Tissue engineering rib with the incorporation of biodegradable polymer cage and BMSCs/decalcified bone: an experimental study in a canine model

Figure 3

The surgical procedure. (A) the 4 cm long rib together with periosteum defect was created. (B) the preparation of DBMs/BMSCs and PDO cage. (C) The DBMs/BMSCs were put into the PDO cage. (D) The 6cm-long PDO cage containing two 2cm-long BMSCs/DBMs was then fit into the defect with the ends of the cage overlapping the cortex at both ends of the rib by 10 mm.

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

ISSN: 1749-8090

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