Figure 2

Gross appearance of surgical field and operated nerves explants at 12 weeks from surgery. In situ implant (A–C) and appearance after excision (D–F), of wraps based on NeuraWrap (A, D), OxPVA (B,E) and LFPm (C,F). After 12 weeks, no inflammation, scar tissue or neuromas were observed. Wrap residues were identified only for NeuraWrap and OxPVA while LFPm was resorbed.