Histologic characterization of vaginal vs. abdominal surgical wound healing in a rabbit model.

We aimed to compare the histologic characteristics of vaginal vs. abdominal surgical wound healing in the rabbit. Bilateral 6 mm full-thickness circular segments were excised from the vagina and abdominal skin in 34 New Zealand white female rabbits.

Biomechanical characterization of vaginal versus abdominal surgical wound healing in the rabbit.

Objective: The objective of the study was to compare biomechanical properties of vaginal versus abdominal surgical wound healing in the rabbit.

Study Design: Bilateral 6-mm full-thickness circular segments were excised from the vagina and abdominal skin in 38 New Zealand White female rabbits. Animals were killed 0, 4, 7, 10, 14, 21, 28, and 35 days after wounding, and the wounds were assessed for surface area and tensile properties.