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Cases were those with postoperative VTEs and were matched to controls (1:4) via potential confounders. Variables collected include demographic data, operative details, comorbidities, and postoperative complications. Statistical analysis was performed with parametric, nonparametric, and multivariable regression modeling.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Overall, 1198 patients were included; 19 (1.59%) experienced a postoperative VTE and were matched to 76 controls. The overall cohort was 92.7% female with an average age of 44 years, an average Charlson Comorbidity Index of 1 point, and an average BMI of 30.1 kg\/m2. History of cerebrovascular events (14.5% vs 36.8%, P\u2005=\u20050.026) differed significantly between cohorts, but no significant associations were noted in all other baseline demographics. Additionally, VTE cases were more likely to have received intraoperative blood transfusions (odds ratio\u2005=\u20058.4, P\u2005=\u20050.04). Bivariate analysis demonstrated cases were significantly more likely to experience concurrent complications, including delayed wound healing (0% vs 5.3%, P\u2005=\u20050.044), seroma formation (5.3% vs 21.1%, P\u2005=\u20050.027), and fat necrosis (0% vs 5.3%, P\u2005=\u20050.044). However, these findings were not significant in a multivariable regression model. Plication was not associated with VTE outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Rectus plication does not increase the risk of VTE. 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