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Summary of types of major breast complication in patients with mastectomy: Conventional RT vs. hypofractionated RT.
| Conventional RT n (%) | Hypofractionated RT n (%) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hematoma | 1 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) | ||
| Wound Infection | 4 (3.2%) | 7 (3.1%) | ||
| Wound Dehiscence | 2 (1.6%) | 3 (1.3%) | ||
| Fat Necrosis | 4 (3.2%) | 2 (0.9%) | ||
| Capsular Contracture | 3 (2.4%) | 0 (0.0%) | ||
| Lymphedema | 1 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) | ||
| Implant Leakage/Rupture/Deflation | 2 (1.6%) | 2 (0.9%) | ||
| Flap contracture | 3 (2.4%) | 0 (0.0%) | ||
