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Table 1 Comparison of measured strength between paired time points within treatment groups ((+) significant difference) ((−) no significant difference)

From: Effect on the tensile strength of human acellular dermis (Epiflex®) of in-vitro incubation simulating an open abdomen setting

 

Day 0 vs. 7

Day 7 vs. 14

Day 14 vs. 21

Day 0 vs. 21

Ringer’s solution

-

+

-

+

Blood

-

-

-

+

Urine

-

-

+

+

Bacteria

-

-

-

+

Upper GI secretion

+

+

+

+