Table 1. Outcomes of biological mesh and VRAM flap for perineal wound closure.
Mesh | VRAM | p-Value | |
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Number of patients | 10 | 5 | |
Operative time, min (median/range) | 259 (165–340) | 405 (390–435) | 0.0013 |
Postoperative stay, days(median/range) | 10 (8–20) | 20 (7–74) | 0.067 |
Early complications (<30 d) | 7 (70%) | 4 (80%) | 0.37 |
Late complications (>30 d) | 3 (30%) | 1 (20%) | Not reported |
Abbreviation: VRAM, vertical rectus abdominis muscle.
Source: Adapted from Peacock et al.48