Table 4 Comparison of outcome variables between harmonic group and electrocautery group in SNB
Variable | Harmonic (n=38) | Electrocautery (n=34) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Blood loss (ml) | 19.34 ± 6.38 | 19.06 ± 4.48 | 0.830 |
Duration of axillary surgery (minutes) | 4.79 ± 4.06 | 4.88 ± 2.85 | 0.912 |
Duration of axillary drains (days) | 10.53 ± 4.68 | 8.85 ± 4.56 | 0.130 |
Total axillary drain volume (ml) | 288.55 ± 169.70 | 242.47 ± 188.20 | 0.278 |
Pain score | Â | Â | 0.123 |
1 | 0 (0%) | 1 (2.9%) | Â |
2 | 21 (55.3%) | 12 (35.3%) | Â |
3 | 17 (44.7%) | 21 (61.8%) | Â |
Complications | Â | Â | 0.697 |
Delayed Healing | 1 (2.6%) | 3 (8.8%) | Â |
Hematoma | 1 (2.6%) | 1 (2.9%) | Â |
Wound infection | 1 (2.6%) | 0 (0%) | Â |
Flap necrosis | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | Â |
Re-accumulation of seroma after drain removal | 1 (2.6%) | 0 (0%) | Â |