Hourly flap checks are the most common means of flap monitoring during the first 24 hours following autologous breast reconstruction (ABR). This practice often requires intensive care unit (ICU) admission, which is a key driver of health care costs and decreased patient satisfaction. This study addresses these issues by demonstrating decreased cost and length of admission associated with a 4-hour interval between flap checks during the first 24 hours following ABR.
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