Fewer Revisions in Abdominal-based Free Flaps than Latissimus Dorsi Breast Reconstruction after Radiation.

27 Another study showed a trend toward higher complication rates with LD reconstructions compared with abdominal flaps; however, the data were underpowered and did not achieve statistical significance. 29 With considerably higher patient numbers and longer patient follow-up, we found no difference in initial complication rates between the 2 reconstructive cohorts but significantly higher rates of additional surgery in the LD with implant-based reconstructions.

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