ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2023
Pushing the DIEP Envelope with ERAS: 24 Hour Discharge is Safe in Appropriately Selected Patients.
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- ERASing Confounders: Measuring Differences in Post Operative Pathways.Plastic surgery (Oakville, Ont.) · 2025Article
- Outcomes and Current State of Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Surgery in Peru and Mexico.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- National Trends and In-Hospital Outcomes for Immediate Implant-Based Versus Autologous-Based Breast Reconstruction: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis.Annals of surgical oncology · 2025Article
- Impact of Postoperative Norepinephrine Administration on Free Flap Flow.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Optimal Use of Drain Tubes for DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: Comprehensive Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Navigating the Pandemic: Shifts in Breast Reconstruction Trends and Surgical Decision-Making in the United States.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- [Influencing Factors of Adherence to Exercise Prehabilitation in Older Patients With Colorectal Cancer: A Qualitative Study].Sichuan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Sichuan University. Medical science edition · 2023Article
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Abstract
Enhanced recovery after surgery protocols have become increasingly adopted for autologous breast reconstruction, demonstrating improved quality of care and reduced hospital stays. Despite this, average length of stay remains over 3 days. We have found, in appropriately selected patients, hospital length of stay can be safely reduced to less than 48 hours. Methods: Retrospective review was performed of patients who underwent microsurgical breast reconstruction by the senior author (M.H.) from April 2019 to December 2021. Demographics, operative details, length of stay, and postoperative complications are reported to assess for safety of discharge within 48 hours, with the primary outcome measure being flap loss. Results: In total, 188 flaps were performed on 107 patients. Average age was 51.4 years (SD 10.1 years) with average BMI 26.6 kg/m Conclusion: Hospital discharge in 24-48 hours is safe in appropriately selected patients undergoing autologous tissue breast reconstruction.
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