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Summary of Post-Operative Complications
| Type of Complication | Total (%) |
|---|---|
| Seroma | 10 (6.7%) |
| Hematoma | 5 (3.3%) |
| Surgical site infection | 22 (14.7%) |
| Minor (oral antibiotics) | 10 (6.7%) |
| Major (IV antibiotics ± OR) | 12 (8.0%) |
| Wound dehiscence | 5 (3.3%) |
| Capsular contracture | 4 (2.7%) |
| Implant loss | 3 (2.0%) |
| Any complication | 43 (28.7%) |
| Reconstructive failure | 16 (10.7%) |
Abbreviation: OR, operating room.
