Fig. 6.

Chest width (CW) changes from T1 to T9 in operated (O) and sham-operated (S) rabbits during the experiment. Mean values are expressed in millimeters (mm). Error bars identifies standard error. CT Scan 1 CW before surgery (black column). Operated rabbits (O): CT Scan 2O CW 2 months after surgery, CT Scan 3O CW 6 months after surgery, CT Scan 4O CW 12 months after surgery. Sham-operated rabbits (S): CT Scan 2S CW 2 months after surgery, CT Scan 3S CW 6 months after surgery, CT Scan 4S CW 12 months after surgery