autologous free flap reconstruction of the breast after mastectomy. Usually, a microvascular anastomosis is performed at the second intercostal space to the artery on which the free flap is based. Additional images References External links Figures of ITA grafts Figure of heart with two saphenous vein grafts (SVGs) and a LITA graft - texheartsurgeons.com Drawing of the heart with a SVG to the right coronary artery (RCA) and a LITA graft to the LAD - darcystudios.com Drawing of the heart with a SVG to the RCA and a LITA graft to the LAD - mayoclinic.org Arteries of the thorax