Table 5. Non-autologous reconstruction (TE and DI) and NAC complications.
NAC complication | TE [n (%)] | DI [n (%)] |
---|---|---|
No complications or epidermolysis w/full recovery | 1,156 (94%) | 589 (98.8%) |
Necrosis | 49 (4%) | 4 (0.7%) |
Epidermolysis/ischemia-required surgical debridement | 24 (2%) | 3 (0.5%) |
TE, tissue expander; DI, direct to implant; NAC, nipple areola complex.