Figure 7From: Bioabsorbable osteofixation for orthognathic surgery A case of inflammatory complication. (A) A localized inflammatory lesion was developed 8Â months after operation. (B) A macrophage contained microorganisms in their cytoplasm (gray arrowheads, H&E, X200). (C) Section from the tissue in the vicinity of the u-HA/PLLA plate, showed fibrous scar tissue without inflammatory reaction. In the figure, upper border was in contact with the plate (H&E, X40).Back to article page