Table 3.
Clinical outcome for different reconstruction modalities of the axilla
| Group A, flap surgery (n = 8) | Group B, VAC + STSG (n = 27) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recurrences in the same location after the first surgery (per axilla)1, n (%) | 0 | 5 (9.6) | − |
| Vancouver Scar Scale score (0–13), median (IQR) | 6.0 (4.0–8.8) | 11.0 (9.0–12.0) | <0.01 |
| Arm abduction ROM, n (%) | − | ||
| 180° | 8 (100) | 15 (55.6) | |
| 150°–180° | 0 | 3 (11.1) | |
| 100°–150° | 0 | 4 (14.8) | |
| <100° | 0 | 5 (18.5) | |
| Sensory recovery score (S0–S4), median (IQR) | 3.0 (2.3–4.0) | 2.0 (1.0–2.0) | <0.01 |
| Time to complete wound healing, median (IQR), days | 27.0 (20.0–49.0) | 62.0 (40.8–74.5) | <0.01 |
| Duration of sick leave from the first surgery, median (IQR), days | 42.0 (27.0–57.0) | 48.0 (34.5–55.5) | 0.32 |
Bold values indicate statistical significance. ROM, range of motion.
1
The percentage of recurrences was evaluated per axilla with a total of n = 52 in group B.