Table 4.
Aesthetic vs Reconstructive Subgroup Analysis: Breast-Related Complications per Breast
| Aesthetic (N = 5554) | Reconstructive (N = 3488) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seroma | 0.47% (26) | 1.06% (37) | .0016c |
| Hematoma | 0.90% (50) | 0.92% (32) | >.9999 |
| Wound dehiscence | 0.14% (8)a | 0.46% (16) | .0059c |
| Superficial | 57.14% (4) | 50.00% (8) | 1.0000b |
| Deep | 42.86% (3) | 50.00% (8) | |
| Surgical site infection | 0.23% (13) | 1.03% (36)a | <.0001c |
| Superficial | 30.77% (4) | 29.41% (10) | 1.0000b |
| Deep | 69.23% (9) | 70.59% (24) | |
| Implant/prosthesis loss | 0.23% (13) | 0.52% (18) | .0401c |
Values are % (n). aSome occurrences were not classified as “superficial” or “deep” within the Tracking Operations and Outcomes for Plastic Surgeons database. bComparison of superficial/deep distribution between patient cohorts. cStatistically significant.