Table 2. Detailed analysis of complications according to the pedicle, n (%).
| Total (n=760) | SMP (n=477) | IP (n=201) | SP (n=82) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No complication | 470 (62.0) | 305 | 101 | 64 | |
| Minor complications | 259 (34.0) | 147 | 94 | 18 | 0.035 |
| Seroma | 17 (7.0) | 15 (10.0) | 1 (1.0) | 1 (6.0) | |
| Wound problem, no antibiotics | 179 (69.0) | 94 (64.0) | 71 (76.0) | 14 (78.0) | |
| Wound problem, antibiotics required | 63 (24.0) | 38 (26.0) | 22 (23.0) | 3 (17.0) | |
| Major complications | 31 (4.0) | 25 | 6 | 0 | 0.153 |
| Hematoma | 24 (77.0) | 21 (84.0) | 3 (50.0) | ||
| Tissue necrosis | 4 (13.0) | 2 (8.0) | 2 (33.0) | ||
| Deep infection | 3 (10.0) | 2 (8.0) | 1 (17.0) |
Differences between pedicle groups were tested using Kruskall-Wallis or Fisher’s exact test. SMP, superomedial pedicle; IP, inferior pedicle; SP, superior pedicle.