Table 4 Frequency of seroma and complications in the two groups
| Â | Flap fixation Group (n = 20) | Control Group (n = 20) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Seroma (clinical): | Â | Â | Â |
   No seroma | 18 (90.0%) | 12 (60.0%) |  |
   G2 seroma | 2 (10.0%) | 7 (35.0%) | 0.028 |
   G3 seroma | 0 | 1 (5.0%) |  |
Seroma (ultrasonographic): | Â | Â | Â |
   No seroma | 16 (80.0%) | 10 (50.0%) |  |
   G1 seroma | 2 (10.0%) | 2 (10.0%) |  |
   G2 seroma | 2 (10.0%) | 7 (35.0%) | 0.047 |
   G3 seroma | 0 | 1 (5.0%) |  |
Complications | Â | Â | Â |
   Cellulitis | 2 | 2 |  |
   Partial flap necrosis | 0 | 2 |  |