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A standardized anesthesiology and surgical protocol leads to zero VTE events: A retrospective study in 502 autologous breast reconstructions.
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
February 2025
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Brussels University Hospital - Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Laarbeeklaan 101, B-1090 Brussels, Belgium; Department of Plastic Surgery, Delta Hospital, CHIREC private hospitals group, Bd du Triomphe 201, 1160 Brussels, Belgium. Electronic address:
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.
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