Review Article

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Microsurgical Safety and Efficacy of Profunda Artery Perforator Flap in Breast Reconstruction

Table 2

Statistics about various complications. Others include local sensory disturbance, anastomotic arterial and venous thrombosis, lymphedema, local cellulitis, leg compartment syndrome, and wound retraction.

StudyAuthorTotal complicationsFlap lossWound dehiscencePartial necrosisSeromaHematomaOthers

1Hunter, J. E.et al5210101
2Ciudad, P.et al1000100
3Mayo, J. L. et al8032012
4Allen, R. J. et al3116111030
5Hupkens, P. et al8040004
6Ito R.et al1010000
7Bodin, F.et al1001000
8Stalder, M.W.et al10113023
9Haddock, N. T.et al212112006
10Fosseprez, P. et al8210610
11Dajiang Song et al1001000
12Hunsinger,V. et al18270306