Natural Hirudin Increases Rat Flap Viability by Anti-Inflammation via PARs/p38/NF-κB Pathway

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Images of the surgical procedures and flap evaluation. (a) A 3 cm × 9 cm flap was designed. (b) The flap was elevated. (c) The skin flaps were resutured to their original bed with 4-0 nylon sutures. (d) Injection of hirudin or 0.9% normal saline was performed. (e) A skin flap from group H on postoperative day 7 is shown. (f) A skin flap from group C on postoperative day 7 is shown.

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