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Post-operative complications (Clavien–Dindo 3b) and secondary corrections.
| Characteristic | DIEP n | (%) * | PAP n | (%) † | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complications breast | 4 | (14.3) | 6 | (22.2) | 0.5027 |
| Complications at donor site | 1 | (5.5) x | 8 | (29.6) | 0.0479 |
| Secondary corrections breast | 5 | (18.5) ≈ | 9 | (34.6) ~ | 0.2238 |
| Secondary corrections donor site | 5 | (27.8) x | 3 | (11.1) | 0.2351 |
100%: * n = 28 DIEP flaps; x n = 18 DIEP donor sites; ≈ n = 27 DIEP flaps (1 flap loss). † n = 27 PAP flaps, ~ n = 26 PAP flaps (1 flap loss).
