Table 6 Adverse events and complications
Parameter | NPWT (n = 44) | SWC (n = 47) | χ2 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wound Infection (Yes/No) | 4 (9.09%) / 40 (90.91%) | 14 (29.79%) / 33 (70.21%) | 4.900 | 0.027 |
Skin Irritation (Yes/No) | 14 (31.82%) / 30 (68.18%) | 5 (10.64%) / 42 (89.36%) | 4.955 | 0.026 |
Allergic Reactions (Yes/No) | 3 (6.82%) / 41 (93.18%) | 2 (4.26%) / 45 (95.74%) | 0.006 | 0.940 |
Hemorrhage (Yes/No) | 2 (4.55%) / 42 (95.45%) | 4 (8.51%) / 43 (91.49%) | 0.115 | 0.735 |