Fig. 2From: Long-term preoperative glycemic control restored the perioperative neutrophilic phagocytosis activity in diabetic miceSurgical procedures. a A mouse was placed in the supine position on a heating pad (37 °C) and its hair was shaved after induction of general anesthesia using sevoflurane and air. b-1, b-2) After injection of 1% lidocaine, a vertical incision of 0.5 cm in length was made in the middle of the abdomen. c The small bowel luminal contents from the pylorus to the cecum were removed by using two moist and sterile cotton sticks. d-1, d-2) The surgical wound was closed with 5–0 nylonBack to article page