Deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) free flap breast reconstruction is one of the most highly used procedures for autologous breast reconstruction. Many venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk assessment models have been proposed in breast reconstructive surgery, including the widely used Caprini score. However, a paucity of data suggests an effective standardized VTE protocol. The purpose of this study was to determine the rate of VTE in our DIEP flap patients who were treated with this protocol.
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