Research Article

Innervation of a Prefabricated Flap: A New Experimental Model

Figure 2

Construction phases of the two flaps. (a) The pedicle is harvested, the nerve separated, and the first piece of Integra is placed. (b) The two layers of collagen are placed. (c) The nerve is cut and the two stumps are secured onto the collagen. (d) The boxes are sealed with nylon suture and anchored to the underlying muscle.
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