Abstract Aim Plastic surgery as a speciality is afflicted with one of the highest incidence rates thromboembolic events, abdominoplasty procedures known to assimilate greatest Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). Methods A total 1078 patients were enrolled onto an 8-point prophylaxis protocol inclusive holistic approach over 7- year period. 4-week smoking, HRT and COC cessation period was imposed on all...
