Venous Thromboembolism after DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: Review of Outcomes after a Postoperative Prophylaxis Protocol

Deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction is among the higher-risk patient groups for venous thromboembolism (VTE) in plastic surgery. Surgeons often opt for a patient-specific approach to postoperative anticoagulation, and the field has yet to come to a consensus on VTE chemoprophylaxis regimens.