A standardized anesthesiology and surgical protocol leads to zero VTE events: A retrospective study in 502 autologous breast reconstructions.

Background: Autologous breast reconstruction carries an inherent risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE), a complication with potentially severe outcomes. This study evaluated the incidence of VTE events in a large cohort of 502 autologous breast reconstructions, achieved through a standardized surgical, anesthesiologic, and thromboprophylaxis protocol. Our primary aim was to evaluate the effectiveness of this comprehensive approach in preventing VTE events.