BREAST RECONSTRUCTION FLAPS

Figure 10. Upper thigh free flap (Transverse Upper Gracilis or “TUG” Flap). Blood vessels that supply blood to the flap come from the inner thigh. An area of skin, fat and muscle is marked and taken from this area. Scar is on the inner crease of the thigh. The flap is transferred to the breast and connected to the blood vessels in the chest ................
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