Table 2.
Surgical data for two different approaches for axillary reconstruction
| Group A, flap surgery (n = 8) | Group B, VAC + STSG (n = 27) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation time for the primary excision, median (IQR), min | 143.5 (113.5–206.5) | 50.0 (40.0–81.3) | <0.01 |
| Cumulative operation time, median (IQR), min | 181.0 (124.3–299.8) | 150.5 (93.8–193.8) | 0.20 |
| Number of surgical procedures, median (IQR) | 2.0 (1.3–2.8) | 3.0 (2.0–4.0) | 0.02 |
| Cumulative in-patient stay, mean±SD, days | 6.1±2.9 | 13.8±6.6 | <0.01 |
| Number of postoperative out-patients' claims, median (IQR) | 4.5 (3.0–7.5) | 6.5 (4.0–9.0) | 0.19 |
| Complications per axilla1, n (%) | |||
| None | 12 (80) | 45 (86.5) | |
| Secondary hemorrhage | 1 (6.7) | 7 (13.5) | |
| Venous congestion | 1 (6.7) | n/a | |
| Flap loss | 1 (6.7) | n/a |
Bold values indicate statistical significance.
1
Complications were calculated per axilla and not per patient with a total of n = 15 in group A and n = 52 in group B.