Figure 7From: Reconstruction of an emergency thoracotomy wound with free rectus abdominis flap: Anatomic and radiologic basis for the surgical techniqueThe free rectus muscle transferred to the wound: The free rectus abdominis muscle flap transferred to the wound. The right internal mammary vessels extending from the third to fourth intercostal space were prepared for microvascular anastomoses after removal of the third cartilaginous rib.Back to article page