Figure 4
From: Transformation of Breast Reconstruction via Additive Biomanufacturing
(LEFT) Representative images showing H&E staining of tissue explanted from the empty scaffold group (superficial layers).
A majority of the tissue can be identified as being connective tissue and collagen with only very small patches of fat tissue. (RIGHT) Representative images showing H&E staining of tissue explanted from the empty scaffold group (deep layers). Adipose tissue is only seen at the edges of the construct and not in the central regions of the scaffold. Lymphatic structures (right panel, marked by red arrows) were also observed in all groups mainly localised near scaffold strands.
