Table 2.
Surgical outcomes of conventional monitoring and NPWT monitoring groups.
| Conventional group | NPWT group | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of flaps | 12 | 14 | |
| Mean flap size (cm2) | 87.8 ± 49.1 | 94.2 ± 41.7 | 0.45 |
| Mean operation time (min) | 284.9 ± 65.7 | 303.8 ± 38.1 | 0.61 |
| Flap survival | 11 | 13 | 0.83 |
| Total Monitoring time*(min) | 86.4 | 225.1 | |
| Flap complication | 3 | 1 | |
| Infection | 2 | – | |
| Hematoma | – | – | |
| Seroma | – | – | |
| Partial necrosis | – | – | |
| Complete necrosis | 1 | 1 |
NPWT: negative pressure wound therapy.
*Total monitoring time: up to postoperative day 5.