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Frequency of seroma and complications in the two groups
| Flap fixation Group (n = 20) | Control Group (n = 20) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seroma (clinical): | |||
| No seroma | 18 (90.0%) | 12 (60.0%) | |
| G2 seroma | 2 (10.0%) | 7 (35.0%) | 0.028 |
| G3 seroma | 0 | 1 (5.0%) | |
| Seroma (ultrasonographic): | |||
| No seroma | 16 (80.0%) | 10 (50.0%) | |
| G1 seroma | 2 (10.0%) | 2 (10.0%) | |
| G2 seroma | 2 (10.0%) | 7 (35.0%) | 0.047 |
| G3 seroma | 0 | 1 (5.0%) | |
| Complications | |||
| Cellulitis | 2 | 2 | |
| Partial flap necrosis | 0 | 2 |
