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Benchmarking Outcomes in Plastic Surgery: National Complication Rates for Abdominoplasty and Breast Augmentation

Alderman AK, Collins ED, Streu R, et al (The Univ of Michigan Med Ctr, Ann Arbor; Dartmouth Med School, Hanover, NH; St Joseph Mercy Hosp, Ypsilanti, MI; et al) Plast Reconstr Surg 124:2127-2133, 2009^§

Abstract

Background

The authors evaluated the use of national databases to track surgical complications among abdominoplasty and breast augmentation patients.

Methods

Their study population included all patients with abdominoplasty or breast augmentation in the Tracking Operations and Outcomes for Plastic Surgeons (TOPS) and CosmetAssure databases from 2003 to 2007. They evaluated the incidence of hematoma, infection, and/or deep venous thrombosis/pulmonary embolism. Chi-square and t tests were used for the analyses.

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