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. 2021 Apr 5;11(7):e3979. doi: 10.21769/BioProtoc.3979

Figure 1. Cecal Ligation and Puncture Model in Rats.

Figure 1.

A. Disinfection and shaving of the lower abdominal region. B. Longitudinal incision in the skin and muscle fascia. C. Cecum exposure. D-E. Cecal ligation (in the mid-cecum). F. Puncture of the distal cecum with a 16 G needle. G. Squeezing and distribution of feces around the cecum and peritoneal cavity. H-I. Closure of the abdominal muscle fascia and skin.