Fig. 3From: Standardized Pre-clinical Surgical Animal Model Protocol to Investigate the Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Ischemic Flap HealingRaising BEFAF. A Full separation of fasciocutaneous tissue from the underlying muscle. B Superficial cutting of outer flap sidewall to preserve the lateral branch of SIEA vessel. C Flap positioning for electrocautery (left panel) and flap elevation on its base post-cautery (right panel)Back to article page