Abstract: Therapeutic Mammoplasty and Dermal Flap, a Novel Hybrid Approach for Chest Wall Reconstruction

M oday, O cber 9, 2017 RESULTS: Twenty-one patients participated in the study. On average, Prineo closure took 58.38 seconds (2.50 s/cm) while subcuticular closure took 444.76 seconds (18.94 s/cm). Prineo closure was approximately 6.8 times faster (p=0.000) than subcuticular closure, saving an average of 6.4 minutes per incision. VSS scores were significantly better in patients with Prineo closure at 2 weeks (p=0.026), although there was no difference in POSAS and VSS scores at all other time points. No differences were found in wound complication or infection rates between the two groups and no adverse reactions were observed in either group. Cost analysis of our results estimated an average cost saving of approximately $127.75 per surgery when Prineo was used instead of subcuticular suture.