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Complications associated with breast reconstruction
| COMPLICATION | ALLOPLASTIC | AUTOLOGOUS |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical site infections | 0.37 times more likely | ... |
| Hematoma or seroma formation | 0.56 times more likely | ... |
| Skin or soft tissue necrosis | ... | 2.79 times more likely |
| Wound dehiscence | No difference | No difference |
| Reconstructive failure | 0.14 times more likely | ... |
| Deep vein thrombosis | No difference | No difference |
| Pulmonary embolism | No difference | No difference |
Data from Tsoi et al.28
