NPWT group, n = 21 | Control group, n = 21 | p-value | |
---|---|---|---|
Wound complication | 13 (62) | 14 (67) | > 0.9 |
Infection | 7 (33) | 10 (48) | 0.55 |
Seroma | 2 (10) | 0 (0) | n.d |
Dehiscence | 2 (10) | 1 (5) | > 0.9 |
Clavien–Dindo classification | |||
Grade 1 | 2 (10) | 2 (10) | |
Grade 2 | 0 (0) | 1 (5) | |
Grade 3a | 5 (24) | 3 (14) | |
Grade 3b | 6 (29) | 8 (38) | 0.73 |
Surgical revision | 6 (29) | 8 (38) | 0.73 |