Complications in abdominoplasty: a risk factor analysis.

摘要: Summary Introduction Abdominoplasty is one of the most popular body-contouring procedures. However, it associated with a significant number complications, common being seroma and wound-healing problems. In this study, we analysed postoperative complications following abdominoplasty evaluated presence statistically correlations between pre-existing risk factors complications. Methods We carried out retrospective chart review all patients who underwent from June 1994 to April 2004 at our institution. Patient demographics, (smoking, previous abdominal surgery, obesity, male gender) (minor major) were noted patient's medical record. Results all, 139 included in study (126 female 13 male), mean age 42.8 years time surgery. Minor major seen 40 (28.8%) 16 (11.5%), respectively. Smoking surgery not significantly increased complication rate. without displayed rate (43.2% vs. 22.1% for minor 25% 5.3% complications; p 30kg/m 2 ) was increase (20.8% 9.7%; Conclusion Despite its popularity, still particular, obese those no history seem be The role gender needs further.