Table 7.
Comparison of Complications in Propensity Score-Matched Pairs: Postpartum vs Bariatric Massive Weight Loss
| Postpartum | Bariatric massive weight loss | P-valuea | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of patients | 120 | 120 | — |
| % Major flap necrosis | 2.50(3) | 3.33(4) | 1.00 |
| % Minor flap necrosis | 5.00(6) | 4.17(5) | 1.00 |
| % Fat necrosis | 5.00(6) | 5.00(6) | 1.00 |
| % Seroma | 12.5(15) | 19.16(23) | 0.229 |
| % Infection | 5.83(7) | 4.17(5) | 0.758 |
| % Hematoma | 0.83(1) | 1.66(2) | 1.0 |
| % VTE | 5.00(6) | 4.17(5) | 1.0 |
| % Any complication | 26.67(32) | 30.83(37) | 0.567 |
| % Ischemic complicationb | 10.83(13) | 11.67(14) | 1.0 |
| % Multiple complications | 5.83(7) | 8.33(10) | 0.629 |
| % Revision | 5.00(6) | 4.17(5) | 1.0 |
aCalculated using McNemar’s test. bAny flap necrosis or fat necrosis.