Figure 2From: Reconstruction of large-size abdominal wall defect using biodegradable poly-p-dioxanone mesh: an experimental canine studySurgical procedure performed for large-size abdominal wall defect reconstruction. A 6 cm × 5.5 cm abdominal wall defect (AWD) (A) was created by removing bilateral rectus abdominis muscles. The AWD was reconstructed using poly-p-dioxanone mesh (B) or Marlex mesh (C). (D) The defect was closed using relaxation sutures in the control group.Back to article page