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Reasons for unplanned reconstructive surgery or implant failure
| Cause of unplanned reconstructive surgery or implant failure | Number of patients |
|---|---|
| Infection 12 | 5 |
| Exposure 10 | 2 |
| Wound healing 10 | 2 |
| Cosmetic 7 | 3 |
| Contracture 4 | 0 |
| Other 2 | 2 |
| Necrosis 1 | 1 |
Patients counted more than once if >1 surgery or if reasons multifactorial.
