Figure 2

Experimental design and macroscopic aspect of the laparotomies after euthanasia. Diagram of the experimental design showing the 3 incisions made along the linea alba. Each incision was 2 cm in length and placed in the upper zone (1), middle zone (2) and lower zone (3) of the midline with 1 cm vertical separation between each one (A). Macroscopic images of the sutures 3 weeks (B) and 6 months (C) after closure. All the sutures appear well localized in the three zones of the linea alba. Subcutaneous (B) and peritoneal sides observed by transillumination of the linea alba (C).