Table 2 Definition of postoperative complications
Complication | Definition |
|---|---|
Superficial surgical site infection (SSI) | Infection at the surgical site requiring oral antibiotics |
Deep superficial site infection (SSI) | Infection at the surgical site requiring intravenous antibiotics |
Seroma | A collection of clear fluid in the breast |
Hematoma | A collection of blood in the breast |
Dehiscence | Opening of the wound along the surgical incision |
Capsular contracture | The formation of disruptive scar formation surrounding the implant capsule of Baker Grade III or IV |
Skin necrosis | Cell death of the mastectomy flap or skin surrounding the surgical site |