Venous thromboembolism risk in mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction: Analysis of the 2005 to 2011 American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Data Sets. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, March 2014, Vol. 133(3), p.263e-273e.
Fischer, J.P., et al.
http://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/Abstract/2014/03000/Venous_Thromboembolism_Risk_in_Mastectomy_and.9.aspx
Venous thromboembolism, including deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, is a morbid and costly complication following surgical procedures. The authors aim to assess the added risk of venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing immediate breast reconstruction.
