Table 3.
Comparison of postoperative complication rates between pre-pectoral and dual-plane groups
| Complications | Pre–Pectoral | Dual-plane | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seroma | 9 (4.34%) | 57 (11.20%) | 0.004 |
| Hematoma | 3 (1.45%) | 24 (4.71%) | 0.045 |
| Surgical site infections | 4 (1.93%) | 20 (3.93%) | 0.2518 |
| Wound dehiscence | 4 (1.93%) | 13 (2.55%) | 0.7893 |
| Animation deformity | 0 | 350 (68.76%) | 0.00001 |
| Capsular contracture | 18 (8.70%) | 29 (13.87%) | 0.1818 |
| Implant removal | 5 (2.42%) | 20 (3.93%) | 0.3766 |
| Overall complication | 43 (20.77%) | 163 (32.02%) | 0.0026 |
| Tot surgical procedures | 207 | 509 |
Bold values indicate statistical significant (p < 0.05)