Table 1.
Characteristics of patients undergoing immediate breast reconstruction with LD flap
| Characteristics | LD group (n = 24) | LD + implant group (n = 21) | t | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years), mean ± SD | 39.8 ± 7.3 | 34.6 ± 9.7 | 2.018 | 0.051 |
| BMI (kg/m2), mean ± SD | 21.5 ± 2.0 | 21.0 ± 1.9 | 1.014 | 0.317 |
| Type of surgery regarding to axillary | ||||
| Sentinel lymph node biopsy/seroma, n | 15/10 | 13/8 | ||
| Axillary lymph node dissection/seroma, n | 9/3 | 8/3 | ||
| Weight of breast removed (g), mean ± SD | 244.0 ± 50.0 | 477.0 ± 42.0 | –16.627 | <0.001 |
| Weight of resected LD flap (g), mean ± SD | 294.0 ± 54.5 | 228.0 ± 23.5 | 5.437 | <0.001 |
LD: Latissimus dorsi; BMI: Body mass index; SD: Standard deviation.