Table 1.
Comparison of the complications between two groups
| Complication | No. of cases in group one (4-9 years old) | No. of cases in group two (10-41 years old) | Total | Management |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Hematoma after stage I of surgery (early) | 2 | 7 | 9 | Surgical evacuation of hematoma |
| 2. Surgical site infection and tissue expander exposure after stage I of surgery (late) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Removal of tissue expander, dressing and antibiotic |
| 3. Infection after stage II of surgery (early or delayed) | 8 | 9 | 17 | Dressing, irrigation and antibiotic |
| 4. Infection along with cartilage exposure after stage II of surgery (delayed) | 6 | 2 | 8 | Surgical debridement, excision of the exposed cartilage and/or closed/covered with local flap |
| 5. Delayed hematoma after stage II of surgery | 1 | 0 | 1 | Surgical evacuation and closed with negative pressure drainage on site. |
| 6. Wound dehiscence after stage II of surgery | 1 | 0 | 1 | Closed under local anesthesia |
| 7. Severe infection followed by chondritis after stage II of surgery (delayed) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Multiple treatments which failed, ultimately framework removal |
| 8. Infection and/or cartilage exposure after stage III of surgery (early and delayed) | 4 | 3 | 7 | Dressing, antibiotic, surgical debridement, covered with flap or primary closure |
| Total (%) | 24 (27%) | 22 (24%) | 46 (25%) |