Repair of Cardiac Defects with Absorbable Material

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Abstract
Partial resection of the right atrium was performed in 5 young pigs. The defect was covered with a patch graft of absorbable material (polyglactin 910). Ten wk postoperatively the mesh was completely replaced by a newly formed tissue with a smooth inner surface. Light microscopy showed regeneration of fibroelastic tissue and the luminal surface was covered with endothelial-like cells indistinguishable from normal endocardium.

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