D85. Acetylsalicylic Acid Dosage and Duration Effects on Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) Flap Breast Reconstruction

Abstract

and more seromas. Use of muscle flaps did not increase operative time, length of stay, or outpatient resource utilization. Reductions in postoperative resource utilization without statistically significant increases in peri-operative costs resulted in an average cost reduction of $2,760 per patient. CONCLUSION:In this study, those who received muscle flap closure had fewer complications without the burden of increased resource utilization, providing useful information for stakeholders when deciding to implement this technique.